Quick Facts
Born:
1947-01-26
Birthplace:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
164 Total Roles
Richard Portnow
Acting
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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.
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
Dr. Beardsley
Grey's Anatomy
Saul Schmitt
Suits
Pete Kreeling
Law Abiding Citizen
Bill Reynolds
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Wine Colored Tuxedo
The Mentalist
Phil
Grimm
Daniel Troyer
The Sopranos
Attorney Melvoin
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws MOVIE | Oscar Golden |
| 2025 | Sinatra! Eternity MOVIE | Walter Winchell |
| 2024 | Matlock TV | Judge Colton P. Davidson |
| 2021 | Roe v. Wade MOVIE | Justice William Douglas |
| 2020 | Frank and Ava MOVIE | Walter Winchell |
| 2020 | Talking Sopranos TV | Self |
| 2019 | Stakeout MOVIE | Pat Reed |
| 2018 | Holly Day MOVIE | Benny |
| 2018 | Higher Power MOVIE | Charles Margrey |
| 2018 | Andover MOVIE | Shamus Trout |