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Richard Portnow
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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.
Notable films
Where to start
Highlights from credits and KinoChain journeys.
Trumbo
Appears in a KinoChain journey
Law Abiding Citizen
As Bill Reynolds
Sister Act
As Willy
Twins
As Chop Shop Owner
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
As Wine Colored Tuxedo
Father of the Bride
As Al - the Tux Salesman
Good Morning, Vietnam
As Dan 'The Man' Levitan
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
As Handsome Frank
Chains
KinoChain journeys
Public chains that pass through their films — or name them as a bridge.
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Acted
Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws
2025 · Oscar Golden
Higher Power
2018 · Charles Margrey
Café Society
2016 · Walt
Trumbo
2015 · Louis B. Mayer
Nanny Cam
2014 · Detective Jones
Underdogs
2013 · John Handon II
Law Abiding Citizen
2009 · Bill Reynolds
Perfect Stranger
2007 · Narron
Find Me Guilty
2006 · Max Novardis
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
1999 · Handsome Frank
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
1998 · Wine Colored Tuxedo
Heart and Souls
1993 · Max Marco
Sister Act
1992 · Willy
Father of the Bride
1991 · Al - the Tux Salesman
For the Boys
1991 · Milt, Recording Studio
Barton Fink
1991 · Detective Mastrionotti
Kindergarten Cop
1990 · Captain Salazar
Havana
1990 · Mike MacClaney
Say Anything...
1989 · Agent Stewart
Twins
1988 · Chop Shop Owner
Good Morning, Vietnam
1987 · Dan 'The Man' Levitan