
Biography
Richard Portnow (born January 26, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American character actor. His films include Good Morning, Vietnam, Kindergarten Cop, Barton Fink, Sister Act, Seven, Private Parts, in which he played Howard Stern's father, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, Law Abiding Citizen and Trumbo. On television he played defense attorney Harold Melvoin on The Sopranos and Judge Peter Harding on Boston Legal.
Acted in 157
2020s
- 2025
Sinatra! Eternity
Walter Winchell
- 2024
- 2021
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Holly Day
Benny
Frank and Ava
Walter Winchell
- 2017
The Gliksmans
Tim Neuman
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
This Last Lonely Place
Jason Pure
- 2013
In the Dark
Detective Archer
- 2012
2 Jacks
Lorenzo
Imaginary Friend
Dan
- 2011
The Christmas Pageant
Leo Brenner
- 2010
The Wish List
Lenny
2000s
- 2009
Life Is Hot in Cracktown
Guy from 4 K
The Minis
Jack
Under New Management
Carmello Conforte
- 2008
- 2007
Chasing Robert
Ed Thorton
The Indian
Elliot
- 2006
National Lampoon's TV: The Movie
Sergeant
- 2005
Meet the Mobsters
Jerry Kaminski
Trump Unauthorized
Mayor Ed Koch
Under the City
Minks
- 2004
Tony n' Tina's Wedding
Vinnie Black
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
Double Bang
Lieutenant Shatkin
Zigs
Arnold Zigman
Laughter on the 23rd Floor
Harry
- 2000
The Ghost of Spoon River
Agent Cicarelli
Fallen Arches
Nicky Kaplan
1990s
- 1999
Ryan Caulfield: Year One
TV
Ballad of the Nightingale
Arnie D'Angelo
Road Kill
Charboneau
- 1998
Lured Innocence
Jack Shelby
Postal Worker
Dr. Nicolas Brink
Desert Thunder
Adm. Le Clair
- 1997
Guy
Al
Bella Mafia
Anthony Moreno
- 1996
EZ Streets
Frank Collero · 13 episodes
- 1995
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
Monaghan
S.F.W.
Gerald Parsley
- 1994
Lipstick Camera
Detective Vorkopich
Dragstrip Girl
Det. Dryden
Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice
Movie
- 1993
The Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not!
Robert L. Ripley
Based on an Untrue Story
Disturbing Caller
Home Free
Vic · 1 episode
- 1992
- 1991
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster
Dave Barrett
- 1990
Havana
Mike MacClaney
Tune in Tomorrow...
Uncle Luke
Chattahoochee
Dr. Debner
1980s
- 1989
Meet the Hollowheads
Mr. Crabneck
Peter Gunn
Spiros
Original Sin
Vincent
- 1988
Something Is Out There
TV
- 1987
Hiding Out
Mr. Lessig
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
Harry Long
Beauty and the Beast
Naj · 1 episode
The Oldest Rookie
TV
The Squeeze
Ruben
The House of Blue Leaves
Billy Einhorn
Almost Partners
Nicky
- 1986
- 1985
- 1984
- 1983
Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer
Bartender
- 1982
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2020s
- 2020