Richard Portnow
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.
Known For
The Mentalist
2008
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Shameless
2011
Castle
2009
Hawaii Five-0
2010
Suits
2011
Seinfeld
1989
JAG
1995
The Sopranos
1999
The Sopranos
1999
Grimm
2011
Elementary
2012
Filmography
The Mentalist
as Phil · 2008
Grey's Anatomy
as Saul Schmitt · 2005
Shameless
as Johnny Boxcars · 2011
Castle
as Milt Boyle · 2009
Hawaii Five-0
as Creed's Attorney · 2010
Suits
as Pete Kreeling · 2011
Seinfeld
as Ray · 1989
JAG
as Sibby Lonegro · 1995
The Sopranos
as Attorney Melvoin · 1999
The Sopranos
as Harold 'Mel' Melvoin · 1999
Grimm
as Daniel Troyer · 2011
Elementary
as Eddie Eichorn · 2012
The Good Wife
as Judge Ben Margovski · 2009
The Nanny
as Phillipe · 1993
Murder, She Wrote
as Walter Pell · 1984
Murder, She Wrote
as Lt. Walt Murphy · 1984
Boston Legal
as Judge Peter Harding · 2004
Cold Case
as Oscar Anderson (2008) · 2003
The Shield
as Jim Wright · 2002
Parks and Recreation
as Mitch Savner · 2009
Nip/Tuck
as Manny Caldarelo · 2003
Nip/Tuck
as Manny Caldarello · 2003
Las Vegas
as Lester Colette · 2003
Judging Amy
as AAG Charles Novotny · 1999
Mad About You
as Arthur · 1992
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
as Barry Barker · 1993
American Playhouse
as Billy Einhorn · 1982
Spin City
as Mr. Paterno · 1996
The Equalizer
as Police Lieutenant · 1985
The Equalizer
as Detective · 1985
Matlock
as Judge Colton P. Davidson · 2024
Dinosaurs
as Mel Luster (voice) · 1991
Hannah Montana
as Marty Kline · 2006
Walker, Texas Ranger
as Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney · 1993
Se7en
as Dr. Beardsley · 1995
Boy Meets World
as Stan · 1993
Franklin & Bash
as Richard Kohl · 2011
Tales from the Darkside
as Curtis · 1984
Dream On
as Roy · 1990
Timeless
as Mayor William Hale Thompson · 2016
Wiseguy
· 1987
Dear John
as Harry · 1988
The Commish
as Benny · 1991
Dave's World
as Leon · 1993
Law Abiding Citizen
as Bill Reynolds · 2009
Tinker Bell
as Minister of Autumn (voice) · 2008
Fallen Angels
as Jack Malkov · 1993
Talking Sopranos
as Self · 2020
Dirt
as Teddy Jick · 2007
Sister Act
as Willy · 1992
Say Anything...
as Agent Stewart · 1989
Oldboy
as Bernie Sharkey · 2013
Twins
as Chop Shop Owner · 1988
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
as Wine Colored Tuxedo · 1998
How to Make It in America
· 2010
The New WKRP in Cincinnati
· 1991
Kindergarten Cop
as Captain Salazar · 1990
Father of the Bride
as Al - the Tux Salesman · 1991
Beethoven
as Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited) · 1992
Heart and Souls
as Max Marco · 1993
Perfect Stranger
as Narron · 2007
Good Morning, Vietnam
as Dan 'The Man' Levitan · 1987
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
as Handsome Frank · 1999
Find Me Guilty
as Max Novardis · 2006
Café Society
as Walt · 2016
EZ Streets
as Frank Collero · 1996
The Oldest Rookie
· 1987
Barton Fink
as Detective Mastrionotti · 1991
The Spirit
as Donenfeld · 2008
Hitchcock
as Barney Balaban · 2012
Trumbo
as Louis B. Mayer · 2015
Desperately Seeking Susan
as Party Guest · 1985
The Unscarred
as Tommy Matolla · 2000
Bogus
as M. Clay Thrasher · 1996
Something Is Out There
· 1988
Home Free
as Vic · 1993
Private Parts
as Ben Stern · 1997
Man of the House
as Joey Renda · 1995
Radio Days
as Sy · 1987
Ryan Caulfield: Year One
· 1999
Higher Power
as Charles Margrey · 2018
Nanny Cam
as Detective Jones · 2014
Outlaw
as Sen. Sidney Vidalin · 2010
Mad City
as Brackett's Agent · 1997
Wanted: Dead or Alive
as Agent · 1987
The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All
as Vincent Lo Russo · 1999
Shadow of Doubt
as Marvin Helm · 1998
Happy Accidents
as Trip · 2000
Havana
as Mike MacClaney · 1990
Poolhall Junkies
as Toupee Jay · 2002
Witness Protection
as Niko · 1999
For the Boys
as Milt, Recording Studio · 1991
Bella Mafia
as Anthony Moreno · 1997
There Goes the Neighborhood
as Marty Rollins · 1992
Tin Men
as Carly · 1987
Trial by Jury
as Leo Greco · 1994
The Squeeze
as Ruben · 1987
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
as Monaghan · 1995
Night Eyes 3
as Kaplan · 1993
Good Time Max
as Head Administrator · 2008
Roe v. Wade
as Justice William Douglas · 2021
In Dangerous Company
as Kellog · 1988
Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws
as Oscar Golden · 2025
My Giant
as Producer · 1998
Double Bang
as Lieutenant Shatkin · 2001
Tune in Tomorrow...
as Uncle Luke · 1990
Tony n' Tina's Wedding
as Vinnie Black · 2004
Dragstrip Girl
as Det. Dryden · 1994
Trump Unauthorized
as Mayor Ed Koch · 2005
A Deadly Silence
as D.A. Ed Jablonski · 1989
S.F.W.
as Gerald Parsley · 1995
Ballad of the Nightingale
as Arnie D'Angelo · 1999
Hiding Out
as Mr. Lessig · 1987
Lured Innocence
as Jack Shelby · 1998
Courage
as Frankie Ce De Baca · 1986
Life Is Hot in Cracktown
as Guy from 4 K · 2009
Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer
as Bartender · 1983
Meet the Hollowheads
as Mr. Crabneck · 1989
Postal Worker
as Dr. Nicolas Brink · 1998
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster
as Dave Barrett · 1991
Andover
as Shamus Trout · 2018
Beauty and the Beast
as Naj · 1987
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
as Harry Long · 1987
Frank and Ava
as Walter Winchell · 2018
Duke
as Carroll Green · 2013
The Wish List
as Lenny · 2010
Imaginary Friend
as Dan · 2012
Stakeout
as Pat Reed · 2019
Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice
· 1994
Sinatra! Eternity
as Walter Winchell · 2025
Lipstick Camera
as Detective Vorkopich · 1994
2 Jacks
as Lorenzo · 2012
National Lampoon's TV: The Movie
as Sergeant · 2006
Based on an Untrue Story
as Disturbing Caller · 1993
The House of Blue Leaves
as Billy Einhorn · 1987
Across the Moon
as Roy · 1994
Killer by Nature
as Walter · 2010
Chattahoochee
as Dr. Debner · 1990
In the Dark
as Detective Archer · 2013
Desert Thunder
as Adm. Le Clair · 1998
Milo
as Lieutenant Parker · 1998
A Night of Nightmares
as Cliff Tanner · 2012
Underdogs
as John Handon II · 2013
Guy
as Al · 1997
Holly Day
as Benny · 2018
Laughter on the 23rd Floor
as Harry · 2001
Under New Management
as Carmello Conforte · 2009
Chasing Robert
as Ed Thorton · 2007
Original Sin
as Vincent · 1989
Meet the Mobsters
as Jerry Kaminski · 2005
The Indian
as Elliot · 2007
Road Kill
as Charboneau · 1999
The Christmas Pageant
as Leo Brenner · 2011
The Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not!
as Robert L. Ripley · 1993
The Minis
as Jack · 2009
Peter Gunn
as Spiros · 1989
The Gliksmans
as Tim Neuman · 2017
This Last Lonely Place
as Jason Pure · 2014
Zigs
as Arnold Zigman · 2001
The Ghost of Spoon River
as Agent Cicarelli · 2000
Fallen Arches
as Nicky Kaplan · 2000
Almost Partners
as Nicky · 1987
Parallel
as Stewart · 2015
Donor Unknown
as Hal Cooney · 1995
Under the City
as Minks · 2005