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.
Known For
| Birth Location | Brooklyn - New York - USA |
|---|---|
| Born | 1947-01-26 |
Movies
Athena Saves Christmas
as Oscar Golden
2024
Roe v. Wade
as Justice William Douglas
2021
Frank and Ava
as Walter Winchell
2020
2020
Stakeout
as Pat Reed
2019
Holly Day
as Benny
2018
Higher Power
as Charles Margrey
2018
Andover
as Shamus Trout
2018
Café Society
as Walt
2016
Trumbo
as Louis B. Mayer
2015
Parallel
as Stewart
2015
Nanny Cam
as Detective Jones
2014
This Last Lonely Place
as Jason Pure
2014
Oldboy
as Bernie Sharkey
2013
Underdogs
as John Handon II
2013
In the Dark
as Detective Archer
2013
Hitchcock
as Barney Balaban
2012
A Night of Nightmares
as Cliff Tanner
2012
2 Jacks
as Lorenzo
2012
Imaginary Friend
as Dan
2012
The Christmas Pageant
as Leo Brenner
2011
The Wish List
as Lenny
2010
Killer by Nature
as Walter
2010
Law Abiding Citizen
as Bill Reynolds
2009
Life Is Hot in Cracktown
as Guy from 4 K
2009
The Minis
as Jack
2009
Under New Management
as Carmello Conforte
2009
The Spirit
as Donenfeld
2008
Good Time Max
as Head Administrator
2008
Tinker Bell
as Minister of Autumn (voice)
2008
Chasing Robert
as Ed Thorton
2007
Perfect Stranger
as Narron
2007
The Indian
as Elliot
2007
National Lampoon's TV: The Movie
as Sergeant
2006
Find Me Guilty
as Max Novardis
2006
Meet the Mobsters
as Jerry Kaminski
2005
Trump Unauthorized
as Mayor Ed Koch
2005
Under the City
as Minks
2005
Tony n' Tina's Wedding
as Vinnie Black
2004
Poolhall Junkies
as Toupee Jay
2002
Double Bang
as Lieutenant Shatkin
2001
Zigs
as Arnold Zigman
2001
Laughter on the 23rd Floor
as Harry Prince
2001
The Unscarred
as Tommy Matolla
2000
The Ghost of Spoon River
as Agent Cicarelli
2000
Lured Innocence
as Jack Shelby
2000
Happy Accidents
as Trip
2000
Fallen Arches
as Nicky Kaplan
2000
Witness Protection
as Niko
1999
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
as Handsome Frank
1999
The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All
as Vincent Lo Russo
1999
Ballad of the Nightingale
as Arnie D'Angelo
1999
Road Kill
as Charboneau
1999
Postal Worker
as Dr. Nicolas Brink
1998
Milo
as Lieutenant Parker
1998
Desert Thunder
as Adm. Le Clair
1998
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
as Wine Colored Tuxedo
1998
My Giant
as Producer
1998
Shadow of Doubt
as Marvin Helm
1998
Guy
as Al
1997
Bella Mafia
as Anthony Moreno
1997
Mad City
as Brackett's Agent
1997
Private Parts
as Ben Stern
1997
Bogus
as M. Clay Thrasher
1996
Donor Unknown
as Hal Cooney
1995
Se7en
as Dr. Beardsley
1995
Across the Moon
as Roy
1995
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
as Monaghan
1995
Man of the House
as Joey Renda
1995
Lipstick Camera
as Detective Vorkopich
1994
S.F.W.
as Gerald Parsley
1994
Trial by Jury
as Leo Greco
1994
Dragstrip Girl
as Det. Dryden
1994
Based on an Untrue Story
as Disturbing Caller
1993
Night Eyes 3
as Kaplan
1993
Heart and Souls
as Max Marco
1993
There Goes the Neighborhood
as Marty Rollins
1992
Sister Act
as Willy
1992
Beethoven
as Man with Gun in Briefcase (uncredited)
1992
Father of the Bride
as Al - the Tux Salesman
1991
For the Boys
as Milt, Recording Studio
1991
Barton Fink
as Det. Mastrionotti
1991
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster
as Dave Barrett
1991
Kindergarten Cop
as Captain Salazar
1990
Havana
as Mike MacClaney
1990
Tune in Tomorrow...
as Uncle Luke
1990
Chattahoochee
as Dr. Debner
1990
Meet the Hollowheads
as Mr. Crabneck
1989
Peter Gunn
as Spiros
1989
A Deadly Silence
as D.A. Ed Jablonski
1989
Say Anything...
as Agent Stewart
1989
Original Sin
as Vincent
1989
Twins
as Chop Shop Owner
1988
In Dangerous Company
as Kellog
1988
Good Morning, Vietnam
as Dan 'The Man' Levitan
1987
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
as Harry Long
1987
The Squeeze
as Ruben
1987
The House of Blue Leaves
as Billy Einhorn
1987
Tin Men
as Carly
1987
Radio Days
as Sy
1987
Wanted: Dead or Alive
as Agent
1987
Courage
as Frankie Ce De Baca
1986
Desperately Seeking Susan
as Party Guest
1985
Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer
as Bartender
1983
Richard Portnow hasn't worked on any movies or TV shows