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