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Richard Portnow

Acting · Born 1947-01-26 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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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Credits · 159

The Drop: A Snowfall Saga

Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws

2025 · Oscar Golden

2024 · Judge Colton P. Davidson

2021 · Justice William Douglas

Talking Sopranos

2019 · Pat Reed

2018 · Walter Winchell

2018 · Charles Margrey

2018 · Shamus Trout

2016 · Mayor William Hale Thompson

2015 · Louis B. Mayer

2015 · Stewart

2014 · Detective Jones

This Last Lonely Place

2014 · Jason Pure

2013 · Bernie Sharkey

2013 · John Handon II

2013 · Carroll Green

2013 · Detective Archer

2012 · Barney Balaban

2012 · Eddie Eichorn

2012 · Lorenzo

Imaginary Friend

The Christmas Pageant

2011 · Leo Brenner

2011 · Daniel Troyer

2011 · Pete Kreeling

Franklin & Bash

2011 · Richard Kohl

2011 · Johnny Boxcars

2010 · Creed's Attorney

2010 · Sen. Sidney Vidalin

How to Make It in America

Killer by Nature

Law Abiding Citizen

2009 · Bill Reynolds

2009 · Judge Ben Margovski

Life Is Hot in Cracktown

2009 · Guy from 4 K

Parks and Recreation

2009 · Mitch Savner

2009 · Milt Boyle

Under New Management

2009 · Carmello Conforte

2008 · Donenfeld

2008 · Head Administrator

2008 · Minister of Autumn (voice)

2007 · Ed Thorton

Perfect Stranger

2007 · Teddy Jick

National Lampoon's TV: The Movie

2006 · Sergeant

2006 · Marty Kline

2006 · Max Novardis

Meet the Mobsters

2005 · Jerry Kaminski

Trump Unauthorized

2005 · Mayor Ed Koch

2005 · Saul Schmitt

2004 · Judge Peter Harding

Tony n' Tina's Wedding

2004 · Vinnie Black

2003 · Oscar Anderson (2008)

2003 · Lester Colette

2003 · Manny Caldarelo

Poolhall Junkies

2002 · Toupee Jay

2002 · Jim Wright

2001 · Lieutenant Shatkin

2001 · Arnold Zigman

Laughter on the 23rd Floor

2000 · Tommy Matolla

The Ghost of Spoon River

2000 · Agent Cicarelli

Happy Accidents

2000 · Nicky Kaplan

Witness Protection

Ryan Caulfield: Year One

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

1999 · Handsome Frank

1999 · AAG Charles Novotny

The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All

1999 · Vincent Lo Russo

Ballad of the Nightingale

1999 · Arnie D'Angelo

1999 · Charboneau

1999 · Attorney Melvoin

Lured Innocence

1998 · Jack Shelby

1998 · Dr. Nicolas Brink

1998 · Lieutenant Parker

1998 · Adm. Le Clair

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

1998 · Wine Colored Tuxedo

1998 · Producer

Shadow of Doubt

1998 · Marvin Helm

1997 · Anthony Moreno

1997 · Brackett's Agent

1997 · Ben Stern

1996 · Frank Collero

1996 · Mr. Paterno

1996 · M. Clay Thrasher

1995 · Hal Cooney

1995 · Sibby Lonegro

1995 · Dr. Beardsley

Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning

1995 · Monaghan

Man of the House

1995 · Joey Renda

1995 · Gerald Parsley

Lipstick Camera

1994 · Detective Vorkopich

Across the Moon

1994 · Leo Greco

1994 · Det. Dryden

Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice

The Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not!

1993 · Robert L. Ripley

1993 · Phillipe

Boy Meets World

Based on an Untrue Story

1993 · Disturbing Caller

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

1993 · Barry Barker

Heart and Souls

1993 · Max Marco

1993 · Jack Malkov

Walker, Texas Ranger

1993 · Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney

There Goes the Neighborhood

1992 · Marty Rollins

1992 · Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited)

Father of the Bride

1991 · Al - the Tux Salesman

1991 · Milt, Recording Studio

The New WKRP in Cincinnati

1991 · Detective Mastrionotti

1991 · Mel Luster (voice)

Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster

1991 · Dave Barrett

Kindergarten Cop

1990 · Captain Salazar

1990 · Mike MacClaney

Tune in Tomorrow...

1990 · Uncle Luke

1990 · Dr. Debner

Meet the Hollowheads

1989 · Mr. Crabneck

A Deadly Silence

1989 · D.A. Ed Jablonski

Say Anything...

1989 · Agent Stewart

1989 · Vincent

1988 · Chop Shop Owner

Something Is Out There

In Dangerous Company

Good Morning, Vietnam

1987 · Dan 'The Man' Levitan

1987 · Mr. Lessig

Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam

1987 · Harry Long

Beauty and the Beast

The Oldest Rookie

The House of Blue Leaves

1987 · Billy Einhorn

Almost Partners

Wanted: Dead or Alive

1986 · Frankie Ce De Baca

1985 · Police Lieutenant

Desperately Seeking Susan

1985 · Party Guest

Murder, She Wrote

1984 · Walter Pell

Tales from the Darkside

Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer

1983 · Bartender

American Playhouse

1982 · Billy Einhorn

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