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
Sister Act (1992)
as Willy
Tinker Bell (2008)
as Minister of Autumn (voice)
Oldboy (2013)
as Bernie Sharkey
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
as Wine Colored Tuxedo
Father of the Bride (1991)
as Al - the Tux Salesman
Twins (1988)
as Chop Shop Owner
Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
as Dan 'The Man' Levitan
Beethoven (1992)
as Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited)
Hitchcock (2012)
as Barney Balaban
Say Anything... (1989)
as Agent Stewart
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)
as Handsome Frank
Café Society (2016)
as Walt
Kindergarten Cop (1990)
as Captain Salazar
Barton Fink (1991)
as Detective Mastrionotti
Heart and Souls (1993)
as Max Marco
Perfect Stranger (2007)
as Narron
Private Parts (1997)
as Ben Stern
The Unscarred (2000)
as Tommy Matolla
Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)
as Party Guest
The Spirit (2008)
as Donenfeld
Find Me Guilty (2006)
as Max Novardis
Radio Days (1987)
as Sy
Courage (1986)
as Frankie Ce De Baca
Nanny Cam (2014)
as Detective Jones
Tin Men (1987)
as Carly
Bogus (1996)
as M. Clay Thrasher
Mad City (1997)
as Brackett's Agent
Man of the House (1995)
as Joey Renda
Trumbo (2015)
as Louis B. Mayer
Wanted: Dead or Alive (1987)
as Agent
Tony n' Tina's Wedding (2004)
as Vinnie Black
The Squeeze (1987)
as Ruben
Lipstick Camera (1994)
as Detective Vorkopich
Happy Accidents (2000)
as Trip
Havana (1990)
as Mike MacClaney
Shadow of Doubt (1998)
as Marvin Helm
Bella Mafia (1997)
as Anthony Moreno
Stakeout (2019)
as Pat Reed
Life Is Hot in Cracktown (2009)
as Guy from 4 K
Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws (2025)
as Oscar Golden
Poolhall Junkies (2002)
as Toupee Jay
Witness Protection (1999)
as Niko
Killer by Nature (2010)
as Walter
The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All (1999)
as Vincent Lo Russo
Milo (1998)
as Lieutenant Parker
Postal Worker (1998)
as Dr. Nicolas Brink
Night Eyes 3 (1993)
as Kaplan
Based on an Untrue Story (1993)
as Disturbing Caller
For the Boys (1991)
as Milt, Recording Studio
Trial by Jury (1994)
as Leo Greco
Double Bang (2001)
as Lieutenant Shatkin
My Giant (1998)
as Producer
Tune in Tomorrow... (1990)
as Uncle Luke
A Night of Nightmares (2012)
as Cliff Tanner
Guy (1997)
as Al
The House of Blue Leaves (1987)
as Billy Einhorn
In Dangerous Company (1988)
as Kellog
Laughter on the 23rd Floor (2001)
as Harry Prince
Lured Innocence (1998)
as Jack Shelby
Imaginary Friend (2012)
as Dan
The Indian (2007)
as Elliot
S.F.W. (1995)
as Gerald Parsley
Chattahoochee (1990)
as Dr. Debner
Fallen Arches (2000)
as Nicky Kaplan
There Goes the Neighborhood (1992)
as Marty Rollins
The Christmas Pageant (2011)
as Leo Brenner
Across the Moon (1994)
as Roy
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster (1991)
as Dave Barrett
Good Time Max (2008)
as Head Administrator
Under New Management (2009)
as Carmello Conforte
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning (1995)
as Monaghan
Roe v. Wade (2021)
as Justice William Douglas
The Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not! (1993)
as Robert L. Ripley
Hiding Out (1987)
as Mr. Lessig
Frank and Ava (2020)
as Walter Winchell
Desert Thunder (1998)
as Adm. Le Clair
In the Dark (2013)
as Detective Archer
Sinatra! Eternity (2025)
as Walter Winchell
Trump Unauthorized (2005)
as Mayor Ed Koch
Higher Power (2018)
as Charles Margrey
Parallel (2015)
as Stewart
Ballad of the Nightingale (1999)
as Arnie D'Angelo
Meet the Hollowheads (1989)
as Mr. Crabneck
A Deadly Silence (1989)
as D.A. Ed Jablonski
Underdogs (2013)
as John Handon II
National Lampoon's TV: The Movie (2006)
as Sergeant
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam (1987)
as Harry Long
Dragstrip Girl (1994)
as Det. Dryden
Holly Day (2018)
as Benny
Andover (2018)
as Shamus Trout
The Wish List (2010)
as Lenny
Donor Unknown (1995)
as Hal Cooney
This Last Lonely Place (2014)
as Jason Pure
Road Kill (1999)
as Charboneau
Meet the Mobsters (2005)
as Jerry Kaminski
The Minis (2009)
as Jack
Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer (1983)
as Bartender
Chasing Robert (2007)
as Ed Thorton
Original Sin (1989)
as Vincent
2 Jacks (2012)
as Lorenzo
Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice (1994)
Actor
Almost Partners (1987)
as Nicky
The Gliksmans (2017)
as Tim Neuman
Zigs (2001)
as Arnold Zigman
Under the City (2005)
as Minks
Peter Gunn (1989)
as Spiros
The Ghost of Spoon River (2000)
as Agent Cicarelli