Richard Portnow
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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
Credits
Se7en (1995)
as Dr. Beardsley
Law Abiding Citizen (2009)
as Bill Reynolds
Tinker Bell (2008)
as Minister of Autumn (voice)
Sister Act (1992)
as Willy
Oldboy (2013)
as Bernie Sharkey
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
as Wine Colored Tuxedo
Twins (1988)
as Chop Shop Owner
Say Anything... (1989)
as Agent Stewart
Father of the Bride (1991)
as Al - the Tux Salesman
Café Society (2016)
as Walt
Kindergarten Cop (1990)
as Captain Salazar
Perfect Stranger (2007)
as Narron
Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
as Dan 'The Man' Levitan
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)
as Handsome Frank
Find Me Guilty (2006)
as Max Novardis
Heart and Souls (1993)
as Max Marco
Barton Fink (1991)
as Detective Mastrionotti
Beethoven (1992)
as Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited)
Nanny Cam (2014)
as Detective Jones
Private Parts (1997)
as Ben Stern
Trumbo (2015)
as Louis B. Mayer
The Spirit (2008)
as Donenfeld
Hitchcock (2012)
as Barney Balaban
Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)
as Party Guest
Radio Days (1987)
as Sy
Man of the House (1995)
as Joey Renda
Wanted: Dead or Alive (1987)
as Agent
Higher Power (2018)
as Charles Margrey
The Unscarred (2000)
as Tommy Matolla
Witness Protection (1999)
as Niko
Mad City (1997)
as Brackett's Agent
Tin Men (1987)
as Carly
The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All (1999)
as Vincent Lo Russo
For the Boys (1991)
as Milt, Recording Studio
Duke (2013)
as Carroll Green
Shadow of Doubt (1998)
as Marvin Helm
Bogus (1996)
as M. Clay Thrasher
Tony n' Tina's Wedding (2004)
as Vinnie Black
There Goes the Neighborhood (1992)
as Marty Rollins
Bella Mafia (1997)
as Anthony Moreno
Based on an Untrue Story (1993)
as Disturbing Caller
The Squeeze (1987)
as Ruben
Poolhall Junkies (2002)
as Toupee Jay
Happy Accidents (2000)
as Trip
Trial by Jury (1994)
as Leo Greco
Courage (1986)
as Frankie Ce De Baca
Life Is Hot in Cracktown (2009)
as Guy from 4 K
Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws (2025)
as Oscar Golden
My Giant (1998)
as Producer
Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice (1994)
Actor
Laughter on the 23rd Floor (2001)
as Harry
Havana (1990)
as Mike MacClaney
Dragstrip Girl (1994)
as Det. Dryden
National Lampoon's TV: The Movie (2006)
as Sergeant
Lipstick Camera (1994)
as Detective Vorkopich
Frank and Ava (2018)
as Walter Winchell
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning (1995)
as Monaghan
Lured Innocence (1998)
as Jack Shelby
Night Eyes 3 (1993)
as Kaplan
Across the Moon (1994)
as Roy
Tune in Tomorrow... (1990)
as Uncle Luke
Roe v. Wade (2021)
as Justice William Douglas
Hiding Out (1987)
as Mr. Lessig
The House of Blue Leaves (1987)
as Billy Einhorn
Good Time Max (2008)
as Head Administrator
Stakeout (2019)
as Pat Reed
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster (1991)
as Dave Barrett
Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer (1983)
as Bartender
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam (1987)
as Harry Long
S.F.W. (1995)
as Gerald Parsley
In Dangerous Company (1988)
as Kellog
2 Jacks (2012)
as Lorenzo
A Night of Nightmares (2012)
as Cliff Tanner
Postal Worker (1998)
as Dr. Nicolas Brink
Parallel (2015)
as Stewart
Andover (2018)
as Shamus Trout
The Wish List (2010)
as Lenny
The Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not! (1993)
as Robert L. Ripley
Ballad of the Nightingale (1999)
as Arnie D'Angelo
Imaginary Friend (2012)
as Dan
The Indian (2007)
as Elliot
This Last Lonely Place (2014)
as Jason Pure
Double Bang (2001)
as Lieutenant Shatkin
Sinatra! Eternity (2025)
as Walter Winchell
Meet the Hollowheads (1989)
as Mr. Crabneck
Original Sin (1989)
as Vincent
Killer by Nature (2010)
as Walter
Desert Thunder (1998)
as Adm. Le Clair
Road Kill (1999)
as Charboneau
The Christmas Pageant (2011)
as Leo Brenner
Underdogs (2013)
as John Handon II
Chattahoochee (1990)
as Dr. Debner
Peter Gunn (1989)
as Spiros
Meet the Mobsters (2005)
as Jerry Kaminski
Milo (1998)
as Lieutenant Parker
A Deadly Silence (1989)
as D.A. Ed Jablonski
Donor Unknown (1995)
as Hal Cooney
In the Dark (2013)
as Detective Archer
Under New Management (2009)
as Carmello Conforte
The Ghost of Spoon River (2000)
as Agent Cicarelli
Fallen Arches (2000)
as Nicky Kaplan
Guy (1997)
as Al
Almost Partners (1987)
as Nicky
Chasing Robert (2007)
as Ed Thorton
The Gliksmans (2017)
as Tim Neuman
Holly Day (2018)
as Benny
Trump Unauthorized (2005)
as Mayor Ed Koch
The Minis (2009)
as Jack
Zigs (2001)
as Arnold Zigman
Under the City (2005)
as Minks