Richard Portnow

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.

Known for

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Holly Day

2018 ⭐ 6.3

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Café Society

2016 ⭐ 6.4

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Trumbo

2015 ⭐ 7.2

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This Last Lonely Place

2014 ⭐ 6.5

Career timeline

2025

Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws

Oscar Golden · 2025

⭐ 5.0

Sinatra! Eternity

Walter Winchell · 2025

2021

Roe v. Wade

Justice William Douglas · 2021

⭐ 5.6

2020

Frank and Ava

Walter Winchell · 2020

⭐ 4.9

2019

Stakeout

Pat Reed · 2019

⭐ 5.2

2018

Holly Day

Benny · 2018

⭐ 6.3

Higher Power

Charles Margrey · 2018

⭐ 5.1

Andover

Shamus Trout · 2018

⭐ 5.2

2017

The Gliksmans

Tim Neuman · 2017

2016

Café Society Notable

Walt · 2016

⭐ 6.4

2015

Trumbo Notable

Louis B. Mayer · 2015

⭐ 7.2

2014

Nanny Cam

Detective Jones · 2014

⭐ 5.5

This Last Lonely Place

Jason Pure · 2014

⭐ 6.5

2013

Oldboy Notable

Bernie Sharkey · 2013

⭐ 5.9

Underdogs

John Handon II · 2013

⭐ 5.7

In the Dark

Detective Archer · 2013

⭐ 4.9

2012

Hitchcock Notable

Barney Balaban · 2012

⭐ 6.6

2 Jacks

Lorenzo · 2012

⭐ 5.2

Imaginary Friend

Dan · 2012

⭐ 4.8

2011

The Christmas Pageant

Leo Brenner · 2011

⭐ 5.9

2010

The Wish List

Lenny · 2010

⭐ 6.5

Killer by Nature

Walter · 2010

⭐ 3.3

2009

Law Abiding Citizen Notable

Bill Reynolds · 2009

⭐ 7.4

Life Is Hot in Cracktown

Guy from 4 K · 2009

⭐ 5.9

The Minis

Jack · 2009

⭐ 2.2

2008

The Spirit Notable

Donenfeld · 2008

⭐ 4.8

Good Time Max

Head Administrator · 2008

⭐ 5.4

Tinker Bell Notable

Minister of Autumn (voice) · 2008

⭐ 6.9

2007

Chasing Robert

Ed Thorton · 2007

⭐ 2.0

Perfect Stranger Notable

Narron · 2007

⭐ 5.8

The Indian

Elliot · 2007

⭐ 5.7

2006

National Lampoon's TV: The Movie

Sergeant · 2006

⭐ 4.3

Find Me Guilty

Max Novardis · 2006

⭐ 6.6

2005

Meet the Mobsters

Jerry Kaminski · 2005

⭐ 6.4

Trump Unauthorized

Mayor Ed Koch · 2005

⭐ 3.8

Under the City Notable

Minks · 2005

⭐ 10.0

2004

Tony n' Tina's Wedding

Vinnie Black · 2004

⭐ 5.4

2002

Poolhall Junkies

Toupee Jay · 2002

⭐ 6.4

Frequently appears with

Robinne Lee

Holly

Ashley A. Williams

Melanie

Lindsay Diann

Teen Holly

William Stanford Davis

Thaddeus

John Wesley

Jerry

Jesse Eisenberg

Bobby Dorfman

Kristen Stewart

Vonnie Sybil

Steve Carell

Phil Stern

Blake Lively

Veronica Hayes

Parker Posey

Rad Taylor

Full filmography

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Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws

2025 ⭐ 5.0

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Sinatra! Eternity

2025

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Roe v. Wade

2021 ⭐ 5.6

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Frank and Ava

2020 ⭐ 4.9

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Stakeout

2019 ⭐ 5.2

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Holly Day

2018 ⭐ 6.3

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Higher Power

2018 ⭐ 5.1

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Andover

2018 ⭐ 5.2

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The Gliksmans

2017

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Café Society

2016 ⭐ 6.4

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Trumbo

2015 ⭐ 7.2

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Nanny Cam

2014 ⭐ 5.5

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This Last Lonely Place

2014 ⭐ 6.5

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Oldboy

2013 ⭐ 5.9

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Underdogs

2013 ⭐ 5.7

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In the Dark

2013 ⭐ 4.9

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Hitchcock

2012 ⭐ 6.6

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2 Jacks

2012 ⭐ 5.2

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Imaginary Friend

2012 ⭐ 4.8

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The Christmas Pageant

2011 ⭐ 5.9