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