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Richard Portnow

Richard Portnow

​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

Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws
Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws
2025 • Oscar Golden
Sinatra! Eternity
Sinatra! Eternity
2025 • Walter Winchell
Roe v. Wade
Roe v. Wade
2021 • Justice William Douglas
Frank and Ava
Frank and Ava
2020 • Walter Winchell
Stakeout
Stakeout
2019 • Pat Reed
Holly Day
Holly Day
2018 • Benny
Higher Power
Higher Power
2018 • Charles Margrey
Andover
Andover
2018 • Shamus Trout

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Sinatra! Eternity
Sinatra! Eternity
2025 • Walter Winchell
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Roe v. Wade
Roe v. Wade
2021 • Justice William Douglas
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Frank and Ava
Frank and Ava
2020 • Walter Winchell
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Stakeout
Stakeout
2019 • Pat Reed
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Holly Day
Holly Day
2018 • Benny
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Higher Power
Higher Power
2018 • Charles Margrey
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Andover
Andover
2018 • Shamus Trout
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The Gliksmans
The Gliksmans
2017 • Tim Neuman
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Trumbo
Trumbo
2015 • Louis B. Mayer
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Parallel
2015 • Stewart
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Nanny Cam
Nanny Cam
2014 • Detective Jones
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Oldboy
Oldboy
2013 • Bernie Sharkey
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Underdogs
Underdogs
2013 • John Handon II
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In the Dark
In the Dark
2013 • Detective Archer
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Hitchcock
Hitchcock
2012 • Barney Balaban
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A Night of Nightmares
2012 • Cliff Tanner
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2 Jacks
2 Jacks
2012 • Lorenzo
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Law Abiding Citizen
Law Abiding Citizen
2009 • Bill Reynolds
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The Minis
The Minis
2009 • Jack
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Under New Management
Under New Management
2009 • Carmello Conforte
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The Spirit
The Spirit
2008 • Donenfeld
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Good Time Max
Good Time Max
2008 • Head Administrator
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Tinker Bell
Tinker Bell
2008 • Minister of Autumn (voice)
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Chasing Robert
Chasing Robert
2007 • Ed Thorton
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The Indian
The Indian
2007 • Elliot
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Find Me Guilty
Find Me Guilty
2006 • Max Novardis
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Meet the Mobsters
Meet the Mobsters
2005 • Jerry Kaminski
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Trump Unauthorized
Trump Unauthorized
2005 • Mayor Ed Koch
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Poolhall Junkies
Poolhall Junkies
2002 • Toupee Jay
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Double Bang
Double Bang
2001 • Lieutenant Shatkin
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Zigs
Zigs
2001 • Arnold Zigman
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The Unscarred
The Unscarred
2000 • Tommy Matolla
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The Ghost of Spoon River
The Ghost of Spoon River
2000 • Agent Cicarelli
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Fallen Arches
Fallen Arches
2000 • Nicky Kaplan
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Road Kill
Road Kill
1999 • Charboneau
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Lured Innocence
Lured Innocence
1998 • Jack Shelby
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Postal Worker
Postal Worker
1998 • Dr. Nicolas Brink
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Milo
Milo
1998 • Lieutenant Parker
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Desert Thunder
Desert Thunder
1998 • Adm. Le Clair
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
1998 • Wine Colored Tuxedo
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My Giant
My Giant
1998 • Producer
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Shadow of Doubt
Shadow of Doubt
1998 • Marvin Helm
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Guy
Guy
1997 • Al
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Bella Mafia
Bella Mafia
1997 • Anthony Moreno
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Mad City
Mad City
1997 • Brackett's Agent
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Private Parts
Private Parts
1997 • Ben Stern
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Bogus
Bogus
1996 • M. Clay Thrasher
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Donor Unknown
1995 • Hal Cooney
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Se7en
Se7en
1995 • Dr. Beardsley
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Man of the House
Man of the House
1995 • Joey Renda
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S.F.W.
S.F.W.
1995 • Gerald Parsley
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Lipstick Camera
Lipstick Camera
1994 • Detective Vorkopich
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Trial by Jury
Trial by Jury
1994 • Leo Greco
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Dragstrip Girl
Dragstrip Girl
1994 • Det. Dryden
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Based on an Untrue Story
Based on an Untrue Story
1993 • Disturbing Caller
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Night Eyes 3
Night Eyes 3
1993 • Kaplan
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Heart and Souls
Heart and Souls
1993 • Max Marco
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Sister Act
Sister Act
1992 • Willy
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Beethoven
Beethoven
1992 • Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited)
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Father of the Bride
Father of the Bride
1991 • Al - the Tux Salesman
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For the Boys
For the Boys
1991 • Milt, Recording Studio
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Barton Fink
Barton Fink
1991 • Detective Mastrionotti
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Kindergarten Cop
Kindergarten Cop
1990 • Captain Salazar
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Havana
Havana
1990 • Mike MacClaney
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Chattahoochee
Chattahoochee
1990 • Dr. Debner
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Meet the Hollowheads
Meet the Hollowheads
1989 • Mr. Crabneck
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Peter Gunn
Peter Gunn
1989 • Spiros
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A Deadly Silence
A Deadly Silence
1989 • D.A. Ed Jablonski
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Say Anything...
Say Anything...
1989 • Agent Stewart
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Original Sin
Original Sin
1989 • Vincent
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Twins
Twins
1988 • Chop Shop Owner
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Good Morning, Vietnam
Good Morning, Vietnam
1987 • Dan 'The Man' Levitan
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Hiding Out
Hiding Out
1987 • Mr. Lessig
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The Squeeze
The Squeeze
1987 • Ruben
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Tin Men
Tin Men
1987 • Carly
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Courage
Courage
1986 • Frankie Ce De Baca
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Richard Portnow – Biography, Known For & Filmography