Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
January 26, 1947 (age 79)
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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.
Known For
TV
Grey's Anatomy
Saul Schmitt
2005
TV
The Mentalist
Phil
2008
TV
Shameless
Johnny Boxcars
2011
TV
The Sopranos
Attorney Melvoin
1999
TV
The Sopranos
Harold 'Mel' Melvoin
1999
TV
Boston Legal
Judge Peter Harding
2004
TV
Suits
Pete Kreeling
2011
TV
Hawaii Five-0
Creed's Attorney
2010
TV
Seinfeld
Ray
1989
TV
Grimm
Daniel Troyer
2011
TV
Castle
Milt Boyle
2009
TV
JAG
Sibby Lonegro
1995
TV
Elementary
Eddie Eichorn
2012
TV
The Good Wife
Judge Ben Margovski
2009
TV
Cold Case
Oscar Anderson (2008)
2003
TV
Murder, She Wrote
Walter Pell
1984
TV
Murder, She Wrote
Lt. Walt Murphy
1984
TV
The Nanny
Phillipe
1993
TV
The Shield
Jim Wright
2002
TV
Parks and Recreation
Mitch Savner
2009
Filmography
2025FilmDog Patrol: Operation Santa Pawsas Oscar Golden2024TVMatlockas Judge Colton P. Davidson2021FilmRoe v. Wadeas Justice William Douglas2020FilmFrank and Avaas Walter Winchell2020TVTalking Sopranosas Self2019FilmStakeoutas Pat Reed2018FilmHolly Dayas Benny2018FilmHigher Poweras Charles Margrey2018FilmAndoveras Shamus Trout2017FilmThe Gliksmansas Tim Neuman2016TVTimelessas Mayor William Hale Thompson2016FilmCafé Societyas Walt2015FilmTrumboas Louis B. Mayer2015FilmParallelas Stewart2014FilmNanny Camas Detective Jones2014FilmThis Last Lonely Placeas Jason Pure2013FilmOldboyas Bernie Sharkey2013FilmUnderdogsas John Handon II2013FilmIn the Darkas Detective Archer2012FilmHitchcockas Barney Balaban2012TVElementaryas Eddie Eichorn2012FilmA Night of Nightmaresas Cliff Tanner2012Film2 Jacksas Lorenzo2012FilmImaginary Friendas Dan2011FilmThe Christmas Pageantas Leo Brenner2011TVGrimmas Daniel Troyer2011TVSuitsas Pete Kreeling2011TVFranklin & Bashas Richard Kohl2011TVShamelessas Johnny Boxcars2010TVHawaii Five-0as Creed's Attorney2010TVOutlawas Sen. Sidney Vidalin2010FilmThe Wish Listas Lenny2010TVHow to Make It in America2010FilmKiller by Natureas Walter2009FilmLaw Abiding Citizenas Bill Reynolds2009TVThe Good Wifeas Judge Ben Margovski2009FilmLife Is Hot in Cracktownas Guy from 4 K2009TVParks and Recreationas Mitch Savner2009FilmThe Minisas Jack2009TVCastleas Milt Boyle2009FilmUnder New Managementas Carmello Conforte2008FilmThe Spiritas Donenfeld2008FilmGood Time Maxas Head Administrator2008TVThe Mentalistas Phil2008FilmTinker Bellas Minister of Autumn (voice)2007FilmChasing Robertas Ed Thorton2007FilmPerfect Strangeras Narron2007TVDirtas Teddy Jick2007FilmThe Indianas Elliot2006FilmNational Lampoon's TV: The Movieas Sergeant2006TVHannah Montanaas Marty Kline2006FilmFind Me Guiltyas Max Novardis2005FilmMeet the Mobstersas Jerry Kaminski2005FilmTrump Unauthorizedas Mayor Ed Koch2005TVGrey's Anatomyas Saul Schmitt2005FilmUnder the Cityas Minks2004TVBoston Legalas Judge Peter Harding2004FilmTony n' Tina's Weddingas Vinnie Black2003TVCold Caseas Oscar Anderson (2008)2003TVLas Vegasas Lester Colette2003TVNip/Tuckas Manny Caldarelo2002FilmPoolhall Junkiesas Toupee Jay2002TVThe Shieldas Jim Wright2001FilmDouble Bangas Lieutenant Shatkin2001FilmZigsas Arnold Zigman2001FilmLaughter on the 23rd Flooras Harry Prince2000FilmThe Unscarredas Tommy Matolla2000FilmThe Ghost of Spoon Riveras Agent Cicarelli2000FilmHappy Accidentsas Trip2000FilmFallen Archesas Nicky Kaplan1999FilmWitness Protectionas Niko1999TVRyan Caulfield: Year One1999FilmGhost Dog: The Way of the Samuraias Handsome Frank1999TVJudging Amyas AAG Charles Novotny1999FilmThe Substitute 3: Winner Takes Allas Vincent Lo Russo1999FilmBallad of the Nightingaleas Arnie D'Angelo1999FilmRoad Killas Charboneau1999TVThe Sopranosas Attorney Melvoin1998FilmPostal Workeras Dr. Nicolas Brink1998FilmMiloas Lieutenant Parker1998FilmDesert Thunderas Adm. Le Clair1998FilmFear and Loathing in Las Vegasas Wine Colored Tuxedo1998FilmMy Giantas Producer1998FilmShadow of Doubtas Marvin Helm1997FilmLured Innocenceas Jack Shelby1997FilmGuyas Al1997FilmBella Mafiaas Anthony Moreno1997FilmMad Cityas Brackett's Agent1997FilmPrivate Partsas Ben Stern1996TVEZ Streetsas Frank Collero1996TVSpin Cityas Mr. Paterno1996FilmBogusas M. Clay Thrasher1995FilmDonor Unknownas Hal Cooney1995TVJAGas Sibby Lonegro1995FilmSe7enas Dr. Beardsley1995FilmEd McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightningas Monaghan1995FilmMan of the Houseas Joey Renda1995FilmS.F.W.as Gerald Parsley1994FilmLipstick Cameraas Detective Vorkopich1994FilmAcross the Moonas Roy1994FilmTrial by Juryas Leo Greco1994FilmDragstrip Girlas Det. Dryden1994FilmRay Alexander: A Taste For Justice1993FilmThe Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not!as Robert L. Ripley1993TVThe Nannyas Phillipe1993TVBoy Meets Worldas Stan1993FilmBased on an Untrue Storyas Disturbing Caller1993TVDave's Worldas Leon1993TVLois & Clark: The New Adventures of Supermanas Barry Barker1993FilmNight Eyes 3as Kaplan1993FilmHeart and Soulsas Max Marco1993TVFallen Angelsas Jack Malkov1993TVWalker, Texas Rangeras Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney1993TVHome Freeas Vic1992FilmThere Goes the Neighborhoodas Marty Rollins1992TVMad About Youas Arthur1992FilmSister Actas Willy1992FilmBeethovenas Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited)1991FilmFather of the Brideas Al - the Tux Salesman1991FilmFor the Boysas Milt, Recording Studio1991TVThe Commish1991TVThe New WKRP in Cincinnati1991FilmBarton Finkas Detective Mastrionotti1991TVDinosaursas Mel Luster (voice)1991FilmPerry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobsteras Dave Barrett1990FilmKindergarten Copas Captain Salazar1990FilmHavanaas Mike MacClaney1990FilmTune in Tomorrow...as Uncle Luke1990TVDream Onas Roy1990FilmChattahoocheeas Dr. Debner1989FilmMeet the Hollowheadsas Mr. Crabneck1989TVSeinfeldas Ray1989FilmPeter Gunnas Spiros1989FilmA Deadly Silenceas D.A. Ed Jablonski1989FilmSay Anything...as Agent Stewart1989FilmOriginal Sinas Vincent1988FilmTwinsas Chop Shop Owner1988TVSomething Is Out There1988TVDear Johnas Harry1988FilmIn Dangerous Companyas Kellog1987FilmGood Morning, Vietnamas Dan 'The Man' Levitan1987FilmHiding Outas Mr. Lessig1987FilmPerry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madamas Harry Long1987TVBeauty and the Beast1987TVWiseguy1987TVThe Oldest Rookie1987FilmThe Squeezeas Ruben1987FilmThe House of Blue Leavesas Billy Einhorn1987FilmAlmost Partnersas Nicky1987FilmTin Menas Carly1987FilmRadio Daysas Sy1987FilmWanted: Dead or Aliveas Agent1986FilmCourageas Frankie Ce De Baca1985TVThe Equalizeras Police Lieutenant1985FilmDesperately Seeking Susanas Party Guest1984TVMurder, She Wroteas Walter Pell1984TVTales from the Darksideas Curtis1983FilmTrackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killeras Bartender—FilmSinatra! Eternityas Walter Winchell