Acting · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA · Born January 26, 1947
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.
TVThe Drop: A Snowfall Saga
2026
MovieDog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws
2025
as Oscar Golden
MovieSinatra! Eternity
2025
as Walter Winchell
TVMatlock
2024
as Judge Colton P. Davidson
MovieRoe v. Wade
2021
as Justice William Douglas
MovieFrank and Ava
2020
as Walter Winchell
TVTalking Sopranos
2020
as Self
MovieStakeout
2019
as Pat Reed
MovieHolly Day
2018
as Benny
MovieHigher Power
2018
as Charles Margrey
MovieAndover
2018
as Shamus Trout
MovieThe Gliksmans
2017
as Tim Neuman
TVTimeless
2016
as Mayor William Hale Thompson
MovieCafé Society
2016
as Walt
MovieTrumbo
2015
as Louis B. Mayer
Parallel
2015
as Stewart
MovieNanny Cam
2014
as Detective Jones
MovieThis Last Lonely Place
2014
as Jason Pure
MovieOldboy
2013
as Bernie Sharkey
MovieUnderdogs
2013
as John Handon II
MovieIn the Dark
2013
as Detective Archer
MovieHitchcock
2012
as Barney Balaban
TVElementary
2012
as Eddie Eichorn
A Night of Nightmares
2012
as Cliff Tanner
Movie2 Jacks
2012
as Lorenzo
MovieImaginary Friend
2012
as Dan
MovieThe Christmas Pageant
2011
as Leo Brenner
TVGrimm
2011
as Daniel Troyer
TVSuits
2011
as Pete Kreeling
TVFranklin & Bash
2011
as Richard Kohl
TVShameless
2011
as Johnny Boxcars
TVHawaii Five-0
2010
as Creed's Attorney
TVOutlaw
2010
as Sen. Sidney Vidalin
MovieThe Wish List
2010
as Lenny
TVHow to Make It in America
2010
MovieKiller by Nature
2010
as Walter
MovieLaw Abiding Citizen
2009
as Bill Reynolds
TVThe Good Wife
2009
as Judge Ben Margovski
MovieLife Is Hot in Cracktown
2009
as Guy from 4 K
TVParks and Recreation
2009
as Mitch Savner
MovieThe Minis
2009
as Jack
TVCastle
2009
as Milt Boyle
MovieUnder New Management
2009
as Carmello Conforte
MovieThe Spirit
2008
as Donenfeld
MovieGood Time Max
2008
as Head Administrator
TVThe Mentalist
2008
as Phil
MovieTinker Bell
2008
as Minister of Autumn (voice)
MovieChasing Robert
2007
as Ed Thorton
MoviePerfect Stranger
2007
as Narron
TVDirt
2007
as Teddy Jick
MovieThe Indian
2007
as Elliot
MovieNational Lampoon's TV: The Movie
2006
as Sergeant
TVHannah Montana
2006
as Marty Kline
MovieFind Me Guilty
2006
as Max Novardis
MovieMeet the Mobsters
2005
as Jerry Kaminski
MovieTrump Unauthorized
2005
as Mayor Ed Koch
TVGrey's Anatomy
2005
as Saul Schmitt
MovieUnder the City
2005
as Minks
TVBoston Legal
2004
as Judge Peter Harding
MovieTony n' Tina's Wedding
2004
as Vinnie Black
TVCold Case
2003
as Oscar Anderson (2008)
TVLas Vegas
2003
as Lester Colette
TVNip/Tuck
2003
as Manny Caldarelo
MoviePoolhall Junkies
2002
as Toupee Jay
TVThe Shield
2002
as Jim Wright
MovieDouble Bang
2001
as Lieutenant Shatkin
MovieZigs
2001
as Arnold Zigman
MovieLaughter on the 23rd Floor
2001
as Harry Prince
MovieThe Unscarred
2000
as Tommy Matolla
MovieThe Ghost of Spoon River
2000
as Agent Cicarelli
MovieHappy Accidents
2000
as Trip
MovieFallen Arches
2000
as Nicky Kaplan
MovieWitness Protection
1999
as Niko
TVRyan Caulfield: Year One
1999
MovieGhost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
1999
as Handsome Frank
TVJudging Amy
1999
as AAG Charles Novotny
MovieThe Substitute 3: Winner Takes All
1999
as Vincent Lo Russo
MovieBallad of the Nightingale
1999
as Arnie D'Angelo
MovieRoad Kill
1999
as Charboneau
TVThe Sopranos
1999
as Attorney Melvoin
MovieLured Innocence
1998
as Jack Shelby
MoviePostal Worker
1998
as Dr. Nicolas Brink
MovieMilo
1998
as Lieutenant Parker
MovieDesert Thunder
1998
as Adm. Le Clair
MovieFear and Loathing in Las Vegas
1998
as Wine Colored Tuxedo
MovieMy Giant
1998
as Producer
MovieShadow of Doubt
1998
as Marvin Helm
MovieGuy
1997
as Al
MovieBella Mafia
1997
as Anthony Moreno
MovieMad City
1997
as Brackett's Agent
MoviePrivate Parts
1997
as Ben Stern
TVEZ Streets
1996
as Frank Collero
TVSpin City
1996
as Mr. Paterno
MovieBogus
1996
as M. Clay Thrasher
Donor Unknown
1995
as Hal Cooney
TVJAG
1995
as Sibby Lonegro
MovieSe7en
1995
as Dr. Beardsley
MovieEd McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
1995
as Monaghan
MovieMan of the House
1995
as Joey Renda
MovieS.F.W.
1995
as Gerald Parsley
MovieLipstick Camera
1994
as Detective Vorkopich
MovieAcross the Moon
1994
as Roy
MovieTrial by Jury
1994
as Leo Greco
MovieDragstrip Girl
1994
as Det. Dryden
MovieRay Alexander: A Taste For Justice
1994
MovieThe Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not!
1993
as Robert L. Ripley
TVThe Nanny
1993
as Phillipe
TVBoy Meets World
1993
as Stan
MovieBased on an Untrue Story
1993
as Disturbing Caller
TVDave's World
1993
as Leon
TVLois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993
as Barry Barker
MovieNight Eyes 3
1993
as Kaplan
MovieHeart and Souls
1993
as Max Marco
TVFallen Angels
1993
as Jack Malkov
TVWalker, Texas Ranger
1993
as Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney
TVHome Free
1993
as Vic
MovieThere Goes the Neighborhood
1992
as Marty Rollins
TVMad About You
1992
as Arthur
MovieSister Act
1992
as Willy
MovieBeethoven
1992
as Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited)
MovieFather of the Bride
1991
as Al - the Tux Salesman
MovieFor the Boys
1991
as Milt, Recording Studio
TVThe Commish
1991
TVThe New WKRP in Cincinnati
1991
MovieBarton Fink
1991
as Detective Mastrionotti
TVDinosaurs
1991
as Mel Luster (voice)
MoviePerry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster
1991
as Dave Barrett
MovieKindergarten Cop
1990
as Captain Salazar
MovieHavana
1990
as Mike MacClaney
MovieTune in Tomorrow...
1990
as Uncle Luke
TVDream On
1990
as Roy
MovieChattahoochee
1990
as Dr. Debner
MovieMeet the Hollowheads
1989
as Mr. Crabneck
TVSeinfeld
1989
as Ray
MoviePeter Gunn
1989
as Spiros
MovieA Deadly Silence
1989
as D.A. Ed Jablonski
MovieSay Anything...
1989
as Agent Stewart
MovieOriginal Sin
1989
as Vincent
MovieTwins
1988
as Chop Shop Owner
TVSomething Is Out There
1988
TVDear John
1988
as Harry
MovieIn Dangerous Company
1988
as Kellog
MovieGood Morning, Vietnam
1987
as Dan 'The Man' Levitan
MovieHiding Out
1987
as Mr. Lessig
MoviePerry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
1987
as Harry Long
TVBeauty and the Beast
1987
as Naj
TVWiseguy
1987
TVThe Oldest Rookie
1987
MovieThe Squeeze
1987
as Ruben
MovieThe House of Blue Leaves
1987
as Billy Einhorn
MovieAlmost Partners
1987
as Nicky
MovieTin Men
1987
as Carly
MovieRadio Days
1987
as Sy
MovieWanted: Dead or Alive
1987
as Agent
MovieCourage
1986
as Frankie Ce De Baca
TVThe Equalizer
1985
as Police Lieutenant
MovieDesperately Seeking Susan
1985
as Party Guest
TVMurder, She Wrote
1984
as Walter Pell
TVTales from the Darkside
1984
as Curtis
MovieTrackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer
1983
as Bartender
TVAmerican Playhouse
1982
as Billy Einhorn
