Richard Portnow
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Richard Portnow (born January 26, 1947) is a prolific American character actor who played Howard Stern's father, Ben in the movie Private Parts. He has appeared on The Sopranos and many other films, video games, and television shows such as Hannah Montana and Boston Legal.
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- Born:
- Jan 26, 1947 In Brooklyn - New York - USA
- Movie/TV Credits:
- 94
- First Appeared:
- In the movie Desperately Seeking Susan 1985-03-29
- Latest Project:
- Movie Dog Patrol 2025-09-20
Known For
Filmography
| Movie | Dog Patrol | Oscar Golden | 2025-09-20 |
| Movie | Roe v. Wade | Justice William Douglas | 2021-04-02 |
| Movie | Frank and Ava | Walter Winchell | 2020-12-07 |
| Movie | Stakeout | Pat Reed | 2019-04-03 |
| Movie | Higher Power | Charles Margrey | 2018-05-11 |
| Movie | Holly Day | Benny | 2018-12-22 |
| Movie | Café Society | Walt | 2016-05-11 |
| Movie | Trumbo | Louis B. Mayer | 2015-10-27 |
| Movie | Nanny Cam | Detective Jones | 2014-12-28 |
| Movie | This Last Lonely Place | Jason Pure | 2014-04-26 |
| Movie | In the Dark | Detective Archer | 2013-01-12 |
| Movie | Oldboy | Bernie Sharkey | 2013-11-14 |
| Movie | Underdogs | John Handon II | 2013-08-16 |
| Movie | Imaginary Friend | Dan | 2012-06-02 |
| Movie | Hitchcock | Barney Balaban | 2012-11-22 |
| Movie | 2 Jacks | Lorenzo | 2012-08-23 |
| Movie | The Christmas Pageant | Leo Brenner | 2011-12-11 |
| Series | Outlaw | Sen. Sidney Vidalin | 2010-09-14 |
| Movie | Killer by Nature | Walter | 2010-01-01 |
| Movie | The Wish List | Lenny | 2010-07-19 |
| Movie | Under New Management | Carmello Conforte | 2009-01-01 |
| Movie | The Minis | Jack | 2009-04-06 |
| Movie | Life Is Hot in Cracktown | Guy from 4 K | 2009-06-26 |
| Movie | Law Abiding Citizen | Bill Reynolds | 2009-10-15 |
| Movie | Tinker Bell | Minister of Autumn (voice) | 2008-09-11 |
| Movie | The Spirit | Donenfeld | 2008-12-25 |
| Movie | Good Time Max | Head Administrator | 2008-10-28 |
| Movie | Perfect Stranger | Narron | 2007-04-11 |
| Movie | National Lampoon's TV: The Movie | Sergeant | 2006-08-06 |
| Movie | Find Me Guilty | Max Novardis | 2006-03-16 |
| Movie | Under the City | Minks | 2005-01-01 |
| Movie | Meet the Mobsters | Jerry Kaminski | 2005-08-10 |
| Movie | Trump Unauthorized | Mayor Ed Koch | 2005-05-24 |
| Movie | Tony n' Tina's Wedding | Vinnie Black | 2004-05-03 |
| Movie | Poolhall Junkies | Toupee Jay | 2002-06-30 |
| Movie | Laughter on the 23rd Floor | Harry Prince | 2001-05-26 |
| Movie | Zigs | Arnold Zigman | 2001-06-01 |
| Movie | Double Bang | Lieutenant Shatkin | 2001-08-17 |
| Movie | Fallen Arches | Nicky Kaplan | 2000-01-15 |
| Movie | Happy Accidents | Trip | 2000-01-25 |
| Movie | The Unscarred | Tommy Matolla | 2000-06-01 |
| Movie | The Ghost of Spoon River | Agent Cicarelli | 2000-05-01 |
| Movie | Ballad of the Nightingale | Arnie D'Angelo | 1999-05-07 |
| Movie | The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All | Vincent Lo Russo | 1999-08-14 |
| Movie | Road Kill | Charboneau | 1999-03-14 |
| Movie | Witness Protection | Niko | 1999-12-11 |
| Movie | Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai | Handsome Frank | 1999-10-06 |
| Movie | My Giant | Producer | 1998-04-10 |
| Movie | Shadow of Doubt | Marvin Helm | 1998-04-09 |
| Movie | Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas | Wine Colored Tuxedo | 1998-05-22 |
| Movie | Desert Thunder | Adm. Le Clair | 1998-06-01 |
| Movie | Postal Worker | Dr. Nicolas Brink | 1998-10-21 |
| Movie | Milo | Lieutenant Parker | 1998-10-06 |
| Movie | Private Parts | Ben Stern | 1997-03-07 |
| Movie | Bella Mafia | Anthony Moreno | 1997-11-16 |
| Movie | Mad City | Brackett's Agent | 1997-11-07 |
| Movie | Lured Innocence | Jack Shelby | 1997-12-28 |
| Movie | Guy | Al | 1997-12-17 |
| Movie | Bogus | M. Clay Thrasher | 1996-09-06 |
| Movie | Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning | Monaghan | 1995-03-19 |
| Movie | Man of the House | Joey Renda | 1995-03-03 |
| Movie | Se7en | Dr. Beardsley | 1995-09-22 |
| Movie | Dragstrip Girl | Det. Dryden | 1994-09-02 |
| Movie | Trial by Jury | Leo Greco | 1994-09-09 |
| Movie | S.F.W. | Gerald Parsley | 1994-09-15 |
| Movie | Lipstick Camera | Detective Vorkopich | 1994-10-01 |
| Movie | Across the Moon | Roy | 1994-10-01 |
| Movie | Night Eyes 3 | Kaplan | 1993-09-01 |
| Movie | Heart and Souls | Max Marco | 1993-08-13 |
| Movie | Based on an Untrue Story | Disturbing Caller | 1993-09-20 |
| Movie | Beethoven | Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited) | 1992-04-03 |
| Movie | Sister Act | Willy | 1992-05-28 |
| Movie | There Goes the Neighborhood | Marty Rollins | 1992-10-30 |
| Movie | For the Boys | Milt, Recording Studio | 1991-11-22 |
| Movie | Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster | Dave Barrett | 1991-02-11 |
| Movie | Father of the Bride | Al - the Tux Salesman | 1991-12-20 |
| Movie | Chattahoochee | Dr. Debner | 1990-04-20 |
| Movie | Tune in Tomorrow... | Uncle Luke | 1990-10-26 |
| Movie | Kindergarten Cop | Captain Salazar | 1990-12-21 |
| Movie | Havana | Mike MacClaney | 1990-12-11 |
| Movie | A Deadly Silence | D.A. Ed Jablonski | 1989-04-16 |
| Movie | Say Anything... | Agent Stewart | 1989-04-14 |
| Movie | Peter Gunn | Spiros | 1989-04-23 |
| Movie | Meet the Hollowheads | Mr. Crabneck | 1989-11-15 |
| Movie | In Dangerous Company | Kellog | 1988-09-01 |
| Movie | Twins | Chop Shop Owner | 1988-12-09 |
| Movie | Radio Days | Sy | 1987-01-30 |
| Movie | Wanted: Dead or Alive | Agent | 1987-01-16 |
| Movie | Tin Men | Carly | 1987-03-06 |
| Movie | The Squeeze | Ruben | 1987-07-10 |
| Movie | Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam | Harry Long | 1987-10-04 |
| Movie | Good Morning, Vietnam | Dan 'The Man' Levitan | 1987-12-23 |
| Movie | Courage | Frankie Ce De Baca | 1986-09-24 |
| Movie | Desperately Seeking Susan | Party Guest | 1985-03-29 |