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.
2025Dog Patrol: Operation Santa PawsMovieas Oscar Golden
2025Sinatra! EternityMovieas Walter Winchell
2024MatlockTV showas Judge Colton P. Davidson · 1 episodes
2021Roe v. WadeMovieas Justice William Douglas
2020Talking SopranosTV showas Self · 1 episodes
2019StakeoutMovieas Pat Reed
2018Holly DayMovieas Benny
2018Frank and AvaMovieas Walter Winchell
2018Higher PowerMovieas Charles Margrey
2018AndoverMovieas Shamus Trout
2017The GliksmansMovieas Tim Neuman
2016TimelessTV showas Mayor William Hale Thompson · 1 episodes2016Café SocietyMovieas Walt
2015TrumboMovieas Louis B. Mayer
2014Nanny CamMovieas Detective Jones
2014This Last Lonely PlaceMovieas Jason Pure2013OldboyMovieas Bernie Sharkey
2013UnderdogsMovieas John Handon II
2013DukeMovieas Carroll Green
2013In the DarkMovieas Detective Archer
2012HitchcockMovieas Barney Balaban
2012ElementaryTV showas Eddie Eichorn · 1 episodes
20122 JacksMovieas Lorenzo
2012Imaginary FriendMovieas Dan
2011The Christmas PageantMovieas Leo Brenner2011GrimmTV showas Daniel Troyer · 1 episodes2011SuitsTV showas Pete Kreeling · 1 episodes
2011Franklin & BashTV showas Richard Kohl · 1 episodes2011ShamelessTV showas Johnny Boxcars · 1 episodes
2010Hawaii Five-0TV showas Creed's Attorney · 1 episodes
2010OutlawTV showas Sen. Sidney Vidalin · 8 episodes
2010The Wish ListMovieas Lenny
2010How to Make It in AmericaTV show1 episodes
2010Killer by NatureMovieas Walter2009Law Abiding CitizenMovieas Bill Reynolds
2009The Good WifeTV showas Judge Ben Margovski · 1 episodes
2009Life Is Hot in CracktownMovieas Guy from 4 K2009Parks and RecreationTV showas Mitch Savner · 2 episodes
2009The MinisMovieas Jack2009CastleTV showas Milt Boyle · 1 episodes
2009Under New ManagementMovieas Carmello Conforte
2008The SpiritMovieas Donenfeld
2008Good Time MaxMovieas Head Administrator2008The MentalistTV showas Phil · 1 episodes
2008Tinker BellMovieas Minister of Autumn (voice)
2007Chasing RobertMovieas Ed Thorton
2007Perfect StrangerMovieas Narron
2007DirtTV showas Teddy Jick · 1 episodes
2007The IndianMovieas Elliot
2006National Lampoon's TV: The MovieMovieas Sergeant
2006Hannah MontanaTV showas Marty Kline · 1 episodes
2006Find Me GuiltyMovieas Max Novardis
2005Meet the MobstersMovieas Jerry Kaminski
2005Trump UnauthorizedMovieas Mayor Ed Koch2005Grey's AnatomyTV showas Saul Schmitt · 1 episodes
2005Under the CityMovieas Minks
2004Boston LegalTV showas Judge Peter Harding · 4 episodes
2004Tony n' Tina's WeddingMovieas Vinnie Black
2003Cold CaseTV showas Oscar Anderson (2008) · 1 episodes
2003Las VegasTV showas Lester Colette · 1 episodes
2003Nip/TuckTV showas Manny Caldarelo · as Manny Caldarello · 1 episodes
2002Poolhall JunkiesMovieas Toupee Jay
2002The ShieldTV showas Jim Wright · 1 episodes
2001Double BangMovieas Lieutenant Shatkin
2001ZigsMovieas Arnold Zigman
2001Laughter on the 23rd FloorMovieas Harry
2000The UnscarredMovieas Tommy Matolla
2000The Ghost of Spoon RiverMovieas Agent Cicarelli
2000Happy AccidentsMovieas Trip
2000Fallen ArchesMovieas Nicky Kaplan
1999Witness ProtectionMovieas Niko
1999Ryan Caulfield: Year OneTV show8 episodes
1999Ghost Dog: The Way of the SamuraiMovieas Handsome Frank
1999Judging AmyTV showas AAG Charles Novotny · 1 episodes
1999The Substitute 3: Winner Takes AllMovieas Vincent Lo Russo
1999Ballad of the NightingaleMovieas Arnie D'Angelo
1999Road KillMovieas Charboneau1999The SopranosTV showas Attorney Melvoin · as Harold 'Mel' Melvoin · 10 episodes
1998Lured InnocenceMovieas Jack Shelby
1998Postal WorkerMovieas Dr. Nicolas Brink
1998MiloMovieas Lieutenant Parker
1998Desert ThunderMovieas Adm. Le Clair1998Fear and Loathing in Las VegasMovieas Wine Colored Tuxedo
1998My GiantMovieas Producer
1998Shadow of DoubtMovieas Marvin Helm
1997GuyMovieas Al
1997Bella MafiaMovieas Anthony Moreno
1997Mad CityMovieas Brackett's Agent
1997Private PartsMovieas Ben Stern
1996EZ StreetsTV showas Frank Collero · 13 episodes
1996Spin CityTV showas Mr. Paterno · 1 episodes
1996BogusMovieas M. Clay Thrasher
1995JAGTV showas Sibby Lonegro · 1 episodes1995Se7enMovieas Dr. Beardsley
1995Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: LightningMovieas Monaghan
1995Man of the HouseMovieas Joey Renda
1995S.F.W.Movieas Gerald Parsley
1994Across the MoonMovieas Roy
1994Lipstick CameraMovieas Detective Vorkopich
1994Trial by JuryMovieas Leo Greco
1994Dragstrip GirlMovieas Det. Dryden
1994Ray Alexander: A Taste For JusticeMovie
1993The Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not!Movieas Robert L. Ripley
1993The NannyTV showas Phillipe · 1 episodes
1993Boy Meets WorldTV showas Stan · 1 episodes
1993Dave's WorldTV showas Leon · 1 episodes
1993Based on an Untrue StoryMovieas Disturbing Caller
1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanTV showas Barry Barker · 1 episodes
1993Night Eyes 3Movieas Kaplan
1993Heart and SoulsMovieas Max Marco
1993Fallen AngelsTV showas Jack Malkov · 1 episodes
1993Walker, Texas RangerTV showas Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney · 1 episodes
1993Home FreeTV showas Vic · 1 episodes
1992There Goes the NeighborhoodMovieas Marty Rollins
1992Mad About YouTV showas Arthur · 2 episodes1992Sister ActMovieas Willy1992BeethovenMovieas Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited)
1991Father of the BrideMovieas Al - the Tux Salesman
1991For the BoysMovieas Milt, Recording Studio
1991The CommishTV showas Benny · 1 episodes
1991The New WKRP in CincinnatiTV show1 episodes1991Barton FinkMovieas Detective Mastrionotti
1991DinosaursTV showas Mel Luster (voice) · 3 episodes
1991Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned MobsterMovieas Dave Barrett1990Kindergarten CopMovieas Captain Salazar
1990HavanaMovieas Mike MacClaney
1990Tune in Tomorrow...Movieas Uncle Luke
1990Dream OnTV showas Roy · 1 episodes
1990ChattahoocheeMovieas Dr. Debner
1989Meet the HollowheadsMovieas Mr. Crabneck1989SeinfeldTV showas Ray · 1 episodes
1989Peter GunnMovieas Spiros
1989A Deadly SilenceMovieas D.A. Ed Jablonski
1989Say Anything...Movieas Agent Stewart
1989Original SinMovieas Vincent1988TwinsMovieas Chop Shop Owner
1988Something Is Out ThereTV show1 episodes
1988Dear JohnTV showas Harry · 1 episodes
1988In Dangerous CompanyMovieas Kellog1987Good Morning, VietnamMovieas Dan 'The Man' Levitan
1987Hiding OutMovieas Mr. Lessig
1987Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered MadamMovieas Harry Long
1987Beauty and the BeastTV showas Naj · 1 episodes
1987WiseguyTV show1 episodes
1987The Oldest RookieTV show1 episodes
1987The SqueezeMovieas Ruben
1987The House of Blue LeavesMovieas Billy Einhorn
1987Almost PartnersMovieas Nicky
1987Tin MenMovieas Carly
1987Radio DaysMovieas Sy
1987Wanted: Dead or AliveMovieas Agent
1986CourageMovieas Frankie Ce De Baca
1985The EqualizerTV showas Police Lieutenant · as Detective · 2 episodes
1985Desperately Seeking SusanMovieas Party Guest
1984Murder, She WroteTV showas Walter Pell · as Lt. Walt Murphy · 1 episodes
1984Tales from the DarksideTV showas Curtis · 1 episodes
1983Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar KillerMovieas Bartender
1982American PlayhouseTV showas Billy Einhorn · 1 episodes