Richard Portnow
Biography
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.
Personal Details
Movies (34)
Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws
as Oscar Golden
2025
Roe v. Wade
as Justice William Douglas
2021
Frank and Ava
as Walter Winchell
2020
Stakeout
as Pat Reed
2019
Holly Day
as Benny
2018
Higher Power
as Charles Margrey
2018
Andover
as Shamus Trout
2018
The Gliksmans
as Tim Neuman
2017
Café Society
as Walt
2016
Trumbo
as Louis B. Mayer
2015
Parallel
as Stewart
2015
Nanny Cam
as Detective Jones
2014
This Last Lonely Place
as Jason Pure
2014
Oldboy
as Bernie Sharkey
2013
Underdogs
as John Handon II
2013
In the Dark
as Detective Archer
2013
Hitchcock
as Barney Balaban
2012
A Night of Nightmares
as Cliff Tanner
2012
2 Jacks
as Lorenzo
2012
Imaginary Friend
as Dan
2012
The Christmas Pageant
as Leo Brenner
2011
Witness Protection
as Niko
2011
The Wish List
as Lenny
2010
Killer by Nature
as Walter
2010
Law Abiding Citizen
as Bill Reynolds
2009
Life Is Hot in Cracktown
as Guy from 4 K
2009
The Minis
as Jack
2009
Under New Management
as Carmello Conforte
2009
The Spirit
as Donenfeld
2008
Good Time Max
as Head Administrator
2008
Tinker Bell
as Minister of Autumn (voice)
2008
Chasing Robert
as Ed Thorton
2007
Perfect Stranger
as Narron
2007
The Indian
as Elliot
2007
TV Shows (16)
Matlock
as Judge Colton P. Davidson
2024
Talking Sopranos
as Self
2020
Timeless
as Mayor William Hale Thompson
2016
Elementary
as Eddie Eichorn
2012
Grimm
as Daniel Troyer
2011
Suits
as Pete Kreeling
2011
Franklin & Bash
as Richard Kohl
2011
Shameless
as Johnny Boxcars
2011
Hawaii Five-0
as Creed's Attorney
2010
Outlaw
as Sen. Sidney Vidalin
2010
How to Make It in America
2010
The Good Wife
as Judge Ben Margovski
2009
Parks and Recreation
as Mitch Savner
2009
Castle
as Milt Boyle
2009
The Mentalist
as Phil
2008
Dirt
2007