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Richard Portnow
Actor · Crew· Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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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 roles that explain the career.
Filmography
80 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Drop: A Snowfall Saga | TV | |
| 2025 | Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws | Oscar Golden | Film |
| 2021 | Roe v. Wade | Justice William Douglas | Film |
| 2016 | Café Society | Walt | Film |
| 2015 | Trumbo | Louis B. Mayer | Film |
| 2014 | Nanny Cam | Detective Jones | Film |
| 2013 | Oldboy | Bernie Sharkey | Film |
| 2013 | In the Dark | Detective Archer | Film |
| 2012 | A Night of Nightmares | Cliff Tanner | Film |
| 2012 | Imaginary Friend | Dan | Film |
| 2012 | Hitchcock | Barney Balaban | Film |
| 2012 | 2 Jacks | Lorenzo | Film |
| 2011 | The Christmas Pageant | Leo Brenner | Film |
| 2010 | Killer by Nature | Walter | Film |
| 2010 | The Wish List | Lenny | Film |
| 2009 | Life Is Hot in Cracktown | Guy from 4 K | Film |
| 2009 | The Minis | Jack | Film |
| 2009 | Under New Management | Carmello Conforte | Film |
| 2009 | Law Abiding Citizen | Bill Reynolds | Film |
| 2008 | Good Time Max | Head Administrator | Film |
| 2008 | The Spirit | Donenfeld | Film |
| 2008 | Tinker Bell | Minister of Autumn (voice) | Film |
| 2007 | The Indian | Elliot | Film |
| 2007 | Perfect Stranger | Narron | Film |
| 2006 | National Lampoon's TV: The Movie | Sergeant | Film |
| 2006 | Find Me Guilty | Max Novardis | Film |
| 2005 | Meet the Mobsters | Jerry Kaminski | Film |
| 2005 | Under the City | Minks | Film |
| 2004 | Tony n' Tina's Wedding | Vinnie Black | Film |
| 2002 | Poolhall Junkies | Toupee Jay | Film |
| 2001 | Laughter on the 23rd Floor | Harry Prince | Film |
| 2001 | Zigs | Arnold Zigman | Film |
| 2001 | Double Bang | Lieutenant Shatkin | Film |
| 2000 | Happy Accidents | Trip | Film |
| 2000 | The Ghost of Spoon River | Agent Cicarelli | Film |
| 1999 | The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All | Vincent Lo Russo | Film |
| 1999 | Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai | Handsome Frank | Film |
| 1999 | Witness Protection | Niko | Film |
| 1998 | Milo | Lieutenant Parker | Film |
| 1998 | Shadow of Doubt | Marvin Helm | Film |
| 1998 | Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas | Wine Colored Tuxedo | Film |
| 1998 | My Giant | Producer | Film |
| 1998 | Desert Thunder | Adm. Le Clair | Film |
| 1998 | Lured Innocence | Jack Shelby | Film |
| 1997 | Private Parts | Ben Stern | Film |
| 1997 | Bella Mafia | Anthony Moreno | Film |
| 1997 | Mad City | Brackett's Agent | Film |
| 1997 | Guy | Al | Film |
| 1996 | EZ Streets | Frank Collero | TV |
| 1996 | Bogus | M. Clay Thrasher | Film |
| 1995 | Donor Unknown | Hal Cooney | Film |
| 1995 | Man of the House | Joey Renda | Film |
| 1995 | S.F.W. | Gerald Parsley | Film |
| 1995 | Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning | Monaghan | Film |
| 1995 | Se7en | Dr. Beardsley | Film |
| 1994 | Trial by Jury | Leo Greco | Film |
| 1994 | Dragstrip Girl | Det. Dryden | Film |
| 1994 | Across the Moon | Roy | Film |
| 1994 | Lipstick Camera | Detective Vorkopich | Film |
| 1993 | Based on an Untrue Story | Disturbing Caller | Film |
| 1993 | Night Eyes 3 | Kaplan | Film |
| 1993 | Heart and Souls | Max Marco | Film |
| 1992 | Sister Act | Willy | Film |
| 1992 | There Goes the Neighborhood | Marty Rollins | Film |
| 1991 | For the Boys | Milt, Recording Studio | Film |
| 1991 | Father of the Bride | Al - the Tux Salesman | Film |
| 1991 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster | Dave Barrett | Film |
| 1991 | Barton Fink | Detective Mastrionotti | Film |
| 1990 | Havana | Mike MacClaney | Film |
| 1990 | Chattahoochee | Dr. Debner | Film |
| 1990 | Tune in Tomorrow... | Uncle Luke | Film |
| 1990 | Kindergarten Cop | Captain Salazar | Film |
| 1989 | Meet the Hollowheads | Mr. Crabneck | Film |
| 1989 | Peter Gunn | Spiros | Film |
| 1989 | Say Anything... | Agent Stewart | Film |
| 1988 | In Dangerous Company | Kellog | Film |
| 1988 | Twins | Chop Shop Owner | Film |
| 1987 | Hiding Out | Mr. Lessig | Film |
| 1987 | Tin Men | Carly | Film |
| 1987 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam | Harry Long | Film |
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