Richard Portnow

Richard Portnow

​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.

Dog Patrol
2025
Oscar Golden
Roe v. Wade
2021
Justice William Douglas
Frank and Ava
2020
Walter Winchell
Stakeout
2019
Pat Reed
Higher Power
2018
Charles Margrey
Andover
2018
Shamus Trout
Holly Day
2018
Benny
The Gliksmans
2017
Tim Neuman
Café Society
2016
Walt
Trumbo
2015
Louis B. Mayer
Nanny Cam
2014
Detective Jones
This Last Lonely Place
2014
Jason Pure
Oldboy
2013
Bernie Sharkey
In the Dark
2013
Detective Archer
Underdogs
2013
John Handon II
2 Jacks
2012
Lorenzo
Hitchcock
2012
Barney Balaban
Imaginary Friend
2012
Dan
The Christmas Pageant
2011
Leo Brenner
Killer by Nature
2010
Walter
The Wish List
2010
Lenny
Law Abiding Citizen
2009
Bill Reynolds
Under New Management
2009
Carmello Conforte
The Minis
2009
Jack
Life Is Hot in Cracktown
2009
Guy from 4 K
Tinker Bell
2008
Minister of Autumn (voice)
Good Time Max
2008
Head Administrator
The Spirit
2008
Donenfeld
Perfect Stranger
2007
Narron
The Indian
2007
Elliot
Chasing Robert
2007
Ed Thorton
Find Me Guilty
2006
Max Novardis
National Lampoon's TV: The Movie
2006
Sergeant
Under the City
2005
Minks
Meet the Mobsters
2005
Jerry Kaminski
Trump Unauthorized
2005
Mayor Ed Koch
Tony n' Tina's Wedding
2004
Vinnie Black
Poolhall Junkies
2002
Toupee Jay
Zigs
2001
Arnold Zigman
Laughter on the 23rd Floor
2001
Harry Prince
Double Bang
2001
Lieutenant Shatkin
The Ghost of Spoon River
2000
Agent Cicarelli
Happy Accidents
2000
Trip
The Unscarred
2000
Tommy Matolla
Fallen Arches
2000
Nicky Kaplan
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
1999
Handsome Frank
Ballad of the Nightingale
1999
Arnie D'Angelo
The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All
1999
Vincent Lo Russo
Road Kill
1999
Charboneau
Witness Protection
1999
Niko
My Giant
1998
Producer
Milo
1998
Lieutenant Parker
Postal Worker
1998
Dr. Nicolas Brink
Shadow of Doubt
1998
Marvin Helm
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
1998
Wine Colored Tuxedo
Desert Thunder
1998
Adm. Le Clair
Private Parts
1997
Ben Stern
Mad City
1997
Brackett's Agent
Bella Mafia
1997
Anthony Moreno
Guy
1997
Al
Lured Innocence
1997
Jack Shelby
Bogus
1996
M. Clay Thrasher
Se7en
1995
Dr. Beardsley
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
1995
Monaghan
Man of the House
1995
Joey Renda
S.F.W.
1994
Gerald Parsley
Dragstrip Girl
1994
Det. Dryden
Trial by Jury
1994
Leo Greco
Lipstick Camera
1994
Detective Vorkopich
Across the Moon
1994
Roy
Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice
1994
Night Eyes 3
1993
Kaplan
Based on an Untrue Story
1993
Disturbing Caller
Heart and Souls
1993
Max Marco
Sister Act
1992
Willy
There Goes the Neighborhood
1992
Marty Rollins
Beethoven
1992
Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited)
Barton Fink
1991
Detective Mastrionotti
Father of the Bride
1991
Al - the Tux Salesman
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster
1991
Dave Barrett
For the Boys
1991
Milt, Recording Studio
Kindergarten Cop
1990
Captain Salazar
Havana
1990
Mike MacClaney
Chattahoochee
1990
Dr. Debner
Tune in Tomorrow...
1990
Uncle Luke
Meet the Hollowheads
1989
Mr. Crabneck
Say Anything...
1989
Agent Stewart
A Deadly Silence
1989
D.A. Ed Jablonski
Original Sin
1989
Vincent
Peter Gunn
1989
Spiros
Twins
1988
Chop Shop Owner
In Dangerous Company
1988
Kellog
Good Morning, Vietnam
1987
Dan 'The Man' Levitan
Wanted: Dead or Alive
1987
Agent
The Squeeze
1987
Ruben
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
1987
Harry Long
Radio Days
1987
Sy
The House of Blue Leaves
1987
Billy Einhorn
Tin Men
1987
Carly
Courage
1986
Frankie Ce De Baca
Desperately Seeking Susan
1985
Party Guest
Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer
1983
Bartender