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Richard Portnow
Richard Portnow

Richard Portnow

Actor
79 years (Jan 26, 1947)Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Known for
  1. 1992 Willyin Sister Act
  2. 1999 Harold 'Mel' Melvoinin The Sopranos
  3. 1999 Handsome Frankin Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Richard Portnow is a screen veteran of the old school with credits spread across cinema, television and everything between. The filmography reaches back well before the best-known title. Television and film have both stayed in regular use across the career. 'Se7en' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays Dr. Beardsley. Among the rest of the work, 'Law Abiding Citizen' stands out.
Known for
  1. 1992 Willyin Sister Act
  2. 1999 Harold 'Mel' Melvoinin The Sopranos
  3. 1999 Handsome Frankin Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Richard Portnow is a screen veteran of the old school with credits spread across cinema, television and everything between. The filmography reaches back well before the best-known title. Television and film have both stayed in regular use across the career. 'Se7en' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays Dr. Beardsley. Among the rest of the work, 'Law Abiding Citizen' stands out.
Movies: 88 titles
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Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws
Oscar Golden
★ 5.0
2025
Sinatra! Eternity
Walter Winchell
2025
Roe v. Wade
Justice William Douglas
★ 5.6
2021
Grey's Anatomy
Saul Schmitt
★ 8.2
2019Season 16
Stakeout
Pat Reed
★ 5.2
2019
Frank and Ava
Walter Winchell
★ 5.2
2018
Higher Power
Charles Margrey
★ 5.1
2018
Andover
Shamus Trout
★ 5.2
2018
The Gliksmans
Tim Neuman
2017
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Richard Portnow and where are they from?
Richard Portnow is 79 years old, born on January 26, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Richard Portnow?
Richard Portnow is best known for roles in Se7en, Law Abiding Citizen, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
How many movies has Richard Portnow been in?
Over a 43-year career (since 1983), Richard Portnow has appeared in 88 movies and 41 TV shows.
What was Richard Portnow's first movie?
The career of Richard Portnow began with Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer (1983).
What is Richard Portnow's most recent movie or series?
Richard Portnow's most recent release is Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws, which premiered on November 13, 2025.
What TV shows has Richard Portnow appeared in?
On television, Richard Portnow has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, Suits, The Mentalist, The Sopranos.
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Richard Portnow
Richard Portnow
1947-01-26 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

​ 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.

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