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Richard Portnow

Richard Portnow

Acting
January 26, 1947 (79)
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
January 26, 1947 (79)
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Richard Portnow

Acting

Biography

​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.

Filmography 161

Movies (109)

  • Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws
    2025
    Oscar Golden
  • Sinatra! Eternity
    2025
    Walter Winchell
  • Roe v. Wade
    2021
    Justice William Douglas
  • Frank and Ava
    2020
    Walter Winchell
  • Stakeout
    2019
    Pat Reed
  • Holly Day
    2018
    Benny
  • Higher Power
    2018
    Charles Margrey
  • Andover
    2018
    Shamus Trout
  • The Gliksmans
    2017
    Tim Neuman
  • Café Society
    2016
    Walt
  • Trumbo
    2015
    Louis B. Mayer
  • Parallel
    2015
    Stewart
  • Nanny Cam
    2014
    Detective Jones
  • This Last Lonely Place
    2014
    Jason Pure
  • Oldboy
    2013
    Bernie Sharkey
  • Underdogs
    2013
    John Handon II
  • In the Dark
    2013
    Detective Archer
  • Hitchcock
    2012
    Barney Balaban
  • A Night of Nightmares
    2012
    Cliff Tanner
  • 2 Jacks
    2012
    Lorenzo
  • Imaginary Friend
    2012
    Dan
  • The Christmas Pageant
    2011
    Leo Brenner
  • The Wish List
    2010
    Lenny
  • Killer by Nature
    2010
    Walter
  • Law Abiding Citizen
    2009
    Bill Reynolds
  • Life Is Hot in Cracktown
    2009
    Guy from 4 K
  • The Minis
    2009
    Jack
  • Under New Management
    2009
    Carmello Conforte
  • The Spirit
    2008
    Donenfeld
  • Good Time Max
    2008
    Head Administrator

Shows (52)

  • The Drop: A Snowfall Saga
    2026
  • Matlock
    2024
    Judge Colton P. Davidson
  • Talking Sopranos
    2020
    Self
  • Timeless
    2016
    Mayor William Hale Thompson
  • Elementary
    2012
    Eddie Eichorn
  • Grimm
    2011
    Daniel Troyer
  • Suits
    2011
    Pete Kreeling
  • Franklin & Bash
    2011
    Richard Kohl
  • Shameless
    2011
    Johnny Boxcars
  • Hawaii Five-0
    2010
    Creed's Attorney
  • Outlaw
    2010
    Sen. Sidney Vidalin
  • How to Make It in America
    2010
  • The Good Wife
    2009
    Judge Ben Margovski
  • Parks and Recreation
    2009
    Mitch Savner
  • Castle
    2009
    Milt Boyle
  • The Mentalist
    2008
    Phil
  • Dirt
    2007
    Teddy Jick
  • Hannah Montana
    2006
    Marty Kline
  • Grey's Anatomy
    2005
    Saul Schmitt
  • Boston Legal
    2004
    Judge Peter Harding
  • Cold Case
    2003
    Oscar Anderson (2008)
  • Las Vegas
    2003
    Lester Colette
  • Nip/Tuck
    2003
    Manny Caldarelo
  • The Shield
    2002
    Jim Wright
  • Ryan Caulfield: Year One
    1999
  • Judging Amy
    1999
    AAG Charles Novotny
  • The Sopranos
    1999
    Attorney Melvoin
  • EZ Streets
    1996
    Frank Collero
  • Spin City
    1996
    Mr. Paterno
  • JAG
    1995
    Sibby Lonegro