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Richard Portnow

Born
January 26, 1947
​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
Se7en
(1995)
Dr. Beardsley
Oldboy
(2013)
Bernie Sharkey
Law Abiding Citizen
(2009)
Bill Reynolds
Tinker Bell
(2008)
Minister of Autumn (voice)
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
(1998)
Wine Colored Tuxedo
Barton Fink
(1991)
Det. Mastrionotti
Sister Act
(1992)
Willy
Beethoven
(1992)
Man with Gun in Briefcase (uncredited)
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
(1999)
Handsome Frank
Hitchcock
(2012)
Barney Balaban
Heart and Souls
(1993)
Max Marco
Café Society
(2016)
Walt
Twins
(1988)
Chop Shop Owner
Radio Days
(1987)
Sy
The Spirit
(2008)
Donenfeld
Father of the Bride
(1991)
Al - the Tux Salesman
Full Filmography
Acting
Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer
(1983)
Bartender
Desperately Seeking Susan
(1985)
Party Guest
Courage
(1986)
Frankie Ce De Baca
The Squeeze
(1987)
Ruben
Good Morning, Vietnam
(1987)
Dan 'The Man' Levitan
Wanted: Dead or Alive
(1987)
Agent
The House of Blue Leaves
(1987)
Billy Einhorn
Tin Men
(1987)
Carly
Radio Days
(1987)
Sy
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
(1987)
Harry Long
In Dangerous Company
(1988)
Kellog
Twins
(1988)
Chop Shop Owner
A Deadly Silence
(1989)
D.A. Ed Jablonski
Peter Gunn
(1989)
Spiros
Original Sin
(1989)
Vincent
Say Anything...
(1989)
Agent Stewart
Meet the Hollowheads
(1989)
Mr. Crabneck
Tune in Tomorrow...
(1990)
Uncle Luke
Havana
(1990)
Mike MacClaney
Chattahoochee
(1990)
Dr. Debner
Kindergarten Cop
(1990)
Captain Salazar
For the Boys
(1991)
Milt, Recording Studio
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster
(1991)
Dave Barrett
Father of the Bride
(1991)
Al - the Tux Salesman
Barton Fink
(1991)
Det. Mastrionotti
Beethoven
(1992)
Man with Gun in Briefcase (uncredited)
Sister Act
(1992)
Willy
There Goes the Neighborhood
(1992)
Marty Rollins
Based on an Untrue Story
(1993)
Disturbing Caller
Heart and Souls
(1993)
Max Marco
Night Eyes 3
(1993)
Kaplan
Lipstick Camera
(1994)
Detective Vorkopich
Dragstrip Girl
(1994)
Det. Dryden
S.F.W.
(1994)
Gerald Parsley
Trial by Jury
(1994)
Leo Greco
Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice
(1994)
Donor Unknown
(1995)
Hal Cooney
Man of the House
(1995)
Joey Renda
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
(1995)
Monaghan
Across the Moon
(1995)
Roy
Se7en
(1995)
Dr. Beardsley
Bogus
(1996)
M. Clay Thrasher
Bella Mafia
(1997)
Anthony Moreno
Mad City
(1997)
Brackett's Agent
Private Parts
(1997)
Ben Stern
Guy
(1997)
Al
Milo
(1998)
Lieutenant Parker
Desert Thunder
(1998)
Adm. Le Clair
My Giant
(1998)
Producer
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
(1998)
Wine Colored Tuxedo
Shadow of Doubt
(1998)
Marvin Helm
Postal Worker
(1998)
Dr. Nicolas Brink
Witness Protection
(1999)
Niko
Ballad of the Nightingale
(1999)
Arnie D'Angelo
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
(1999)
Handsome Frank
The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All
(1999)
Vincent Lo Russo
Road Kill
(1999)
Charboneau
Fallen Arches
(2000)
Nicky Kaplan
The Unscarred
(2000)
Tommy Matolla
Happy Accidents
(2000)
Trip
The Ghost of Spoon River
(2000)
Agent Cicarelli
Lured Innocence
(2000)
Jack Shelby
Laughter on the 23rd Floor
(2001)
Harry Prince
Zigs
(2001)
Arnold Zigman
Double Bang
(2001)
Lieutenant Shatkin
Poolhall Junkies
(2002)
Toupee Jay
Tony n' Tina's Wedding
(2004)
Vinnie Black
Trump Unauthorized
(2005)
Mayor Ed Koch
Meet the Mobsters
(2005)
Jerry Kaminski
Under the City
(2005)
Minks
Find Me Guilty
(2006)
Max Novardis
National Lampoon's TV: The Movie
(2006)
Sergeant
Chasing Robert
(2007)
Ed Thorton
The Indian
(2007)
Elliot
Perfect Stranger
(2007)
Narron
Tinker Bell
(2008)
Minister of Autumn (voice)
The Spirit
(2008)
Donenfeld
Good Time Max
(2008)
Head Administrator
Life Is Hot in Cracktown
(2009)
Guy from 4 K
Under New Management
(2009)
Carmello Conforte
The Minis
(2009)
Jack
Law Abiding Citizen
(2009)
Bill Reynolds
The Wish List
(2010)
Lenny
Killer by Nature
(2010)
Walter
The Christmas Pageant
(2011)
Leo Brenner
Hitchcock
(2012)
Barney Balaban
Imaginary Friend
(2012)
Dan
2 Jacks
(2012)
Lorenzo
A Night of Nightmares
(2012)
Cliff Tanner
In the Dark
(2013)
Detective Archer
Underdogs
(2013)
John Handon II
Oldboy
(2013)
Bernie Sharkey
This Last Lonely Place
(2014)
Jason Pure
Nanny Cam
(2014)
Detective Jones
Trumbo
(2015)
Louis B. Mayer
Parallel
(2015)
Stewart
Café Society
(2016)
Walt
Andover
(2018)
Shamus Trout
Holly Day
(2018)
Benny
Higher Power
(2018)
Charles Margrey
Stakeout
(2019)
Pat Reed
Frank and Ava
(2020)
Roe v. Wade
(2021)
Justice William Douglas
Athena Saves Christmas
(2024)
Oscar Golden
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