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Richard Portnow
Acting
Born: 1947
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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Biography
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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
Matlock
Judge Colton P. Davidson
2024 · US
Talking Sopranos
Self
2020 · US
Timeless
Mayor William Hale Thompson
2016 · US
Elementary
Eddie Eichorn
2012 · US
Grimm
Daniel Troyer
2011 · US
How to Make It in America
Role
2010 · US
Parks and Recreation
Mitch Savner
2009 · US
The Mentalist
Phil
2008 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Matlock | 2024 | Judge Colton P. Davidson |
| Talking Sopranos | 2020 | Self |
| Timeless | 2016 | Mayor William Hale Thompson |
| Elementary | 2012 | Eddie Eichorn |
| Grimm | 2011 | Daniel Troyer |
| How to Make It in America | 2010 | Contributor |
| Parks and Recreation | 2009 | Mitch Savner |
| The Mentalist | 2008 | Phil |
| Hannah Montana | 2006 | Marty Kline |
| Grey's Anatomy | 2005 | Saul Schmitt |
| Boston Legal | 2004 | Judge Peter Harding |
| Las Vegas | 2003 | Lester Colette |
| Nip/Tuck | 2003 | Manny Caldarello |
| The Shield | 2002 | Jim Wright |
| Judging Amy | 1999 | AAG Charles Novotny |
| The Sopranos | 1999 | Attorney Melvoin |
| Spin City | 1996 | Mr. Paterno |
| JAG | 1995 | Sibby Lonegro |
| The Nanny | 1993 | Phillipe |
| Boy Meets World | 1993 | Stan |
| Dave's World | 1993 | Leon |
| Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman | 1993 | Barry Barker |
| Fallen Angels | 1993 | Jack Malkov |
| Walker, Texas Ranger | 1993 | Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney |
| Mad About You | 1992 | Arthur |
| The Commish | 1991 | Contributor |
| Dinosaurs | 1991 | Mel Luster (voice) |
| Dream On | 1990 | Roy |
| Seinfeld | 1989 | Ray |
| Something Is Out There | 1988 | Contributor |
| Dear John | 1988 | Harry |
| Beauty and the Beast | 1987 | Naj |
| Wiseguy | 1987 | Contributor |
| The Equalizer | 1985 | Police Lieutenant |
| Murder, She Wrote | 1984 | Walter Pell |
| Tales from the Darkside | 1984 | Curtis |
| American Playhouse | 1982 | Billy Einhorn |