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:
- 96
- First Appeared:
- In the movie Desperately Seeking Susan 1985-03-29
- Latest Project:
- Movie Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws 2025-11-13
Known For
Filmography
| Movie | Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws | Oscar Golden | 2025-11-13 |
| 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 | 2 Jacks | Lorenzo | 2012-08-23 |
| Movie | Hitchcock | Barney Balaban | 2012-11-22 |
| Movie | Witness Protection | Niko | 2011-04-14 |
| Movie | The Christmas Pageant | Leo Brenner | 2011-12-11 |
| Movie | Killer by Nature | Walter | 2010-01-01 |
| Movie | The Wish List | Lenny | 2010-07-19 |
| Series | Outlaw | Sen. Sidney Vidalin | 2010-09-14 |
| Movie | The Minis | Jack | 2009-04-06 |
| Movie | Under New Management | Carmello Conforte | 2009-01-01 |
| 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 | Good Time Max | Head Administrator | 2008-10-28 |
| Movie | The Spirit | Donenfeld | 2008-12-25 |
| Movie | Perfect Stranger | Narron | 2007-04-11 |
| Movie | Find Me Guilty | Max Novardis | 2006-03-16 |
| Movie | National Lampoon's TV: The Movie | Sergeant | 2006-08-06 |
| Movie | Meet the Mobsters | Jerry Kaminski | 2005-08-10 |
| Movie | Under the City | Minks | 2005-01-01 |
| 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 | Double Bang | Lieutenant Shatkin | 2001-08-17 |
| Movie | Zigs | Arnold Zigman | 2001-06-01 |
| 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 | Road Kill | Charboneau | 1999-03-14 |
| Movie | Ballad of the Nightingale | Arnie D'Angelo | 1999-05-07 |
| Movie | Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai | Handsome Frank | 1999-10-06 |
| Movie | The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All | Vincent Lo Russo | 1999-08-14 |
| Movie | My Giant | Producer | 1998-04-10 |
| Movie | Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas | Wine Colored Tuxedo | 1998-05-22 |
| Movie | Shadow of Doubt | Marvin Helm | 1998-04-09 |
| Movie | Postal Worker | Dr. Nicolas Brink | 1998-10-21 |
| Movie | Desert Thunder | Adm. Le Clair | 1998-06-01 |
| Movie | Milo | Lieutenant Parker | 1998-10-06 |
| Movie | Private Parts | Ben Stern | 1997-03-07 |
| Movie | Mad City | Brackett's Agent | 1997-11-07 |
| Movie | Bella Mafia | Anthony Moreno | 1997-11-16 |
| Movie | Lured Innocence | Jack Shelby | 1997-12-28 |
| Movie | Guy | Al | 1997-12-17 |
| Movie | Bogus | M. Clay Thrasher | 1996-09-06 |
| Movie | Man of the House | Joey Renda | 1995-03-03 |
| Movie | S.F.W. | Gerald Parsley | 1995-01-20 |
| Movie | Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning | Monaghan | 1995-03-19 |
| 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 | Across the Moon | Roy | 1994-10-01 |
| Movie | Lipstick Camera | Detective Vorkopich | 1994-10-01 |
| Movie | Heart and Souls | Max Marco | 1993-08-13 |
| Movie | Based on an Untrue Story | Disturbing Caller | 1993-09-20 |
| Movie | Night Eyes 3 | Kaplan | 1993-09-01 |
| 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 | 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 | For the Boys | Milt, Recording Studio | 1991-11-22 |
| Movie | Tune in Tomorrow... | Uncle Luke | 1990-10-26 |
| Movie | Chattahoochee | Dr. Debner | 1990-04-20 |
| Movie | Havana | Mike MacClaney | 1990-12-11 |
| Movie | Kindergarten Cop | Captain Salazar | 1990-12-21 |
| Movie | Say Anything... | Agent Stewart | 1989-04-14 |
| Movie | A Deadly Silence | D.A. Ed Jablonski | 1989-04-16 |
| Movie | Meet the Hollowheads | Mr. Crabneck | 1989-11-15 |
| Movie | Peter Gunn | Spiros | 1989-04-23 |
| Movie | In Dangerous Company | Kellog | 1988-09-01 |
| Movie | Twins | Chop Shop Owner | 1988-12-09 |
| Movie | Tin Men | Carly | 1987-03-06 |
| Movie | Wanted: Dead or Alive | Agent | 1987-01-16 |
| Movie | Radio Days | Sy | 1987-01-30 |
| Movie | Almost Partners | Nicky | 1987-05-16 |
| Movie | Good Morning, Vietnam | Dan 'The Man' Levitan | 1987-12-23 |
| Movie | The Squeeze | Ruben | 1987-07-10 |
| Movie | Hiding Out | Mr. Lessig | 1987-11-06 |
| Movie | Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam | Harry Long | 1987-10-04 |
| Movie | Courage | Frankie Ce De Baca | 1986-09-24 |
| Movie | Desperately Seeking Susan | Party Guest | 1985-03-29 |