Richard Portnow

Richard Portnow

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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.

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Richard Portnow Movies

Discover the best Richard Portnow movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Richard Portnow ranked by year and score.

1

Oldboy (2013)

Action Drama Mystery
Joe Doucett wakes up after two decades of solitary confinement in a featureless room, with no charges ever filed and no explanation ever given. Now suddenly free, he has three...
Score 5.9
2

Law Abiding Citizen (2009)

Crime Drama Thriller
When a plea deal lets one of his family's murderers walk away with a light sentence, Clyde Shelton does not mourn quietly. He builds a meticulous, methodical plan of revenge...
Score 7.4
3

Perfect Stranger (2007)

Crime Mystery Thriller
When investigative reporter Rowena Price connects her murdered best friend to powerful ad executive Harrison Hill, she goes undercover as a temp inside his firm. What begins as a controlled...
Score 5.8
4

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Adventure Comedy Drama
Journalist Raoul Duke and his unhinged attorney Dr. Gonzo descend on Las Vegas with a trunk full of narcotics and a press credential that barely justifies the trip. What begins...
Score 7.2
5

Se7en (1995)

Crime Mystery Thriller
A veteran detective counting down the days to retirement and his brash, idealistic new partner find themselves tracking a killer who treats the seven deadly sins as a blueprint. Each...
Score 8.4
6

Barton Fink (1991)

Comedy Drama Thriller
Celebrated Manhattan playwright Barton Fink arrives in Los Angeles expecting artistic freedom and finds a sweating, peeling hotel room instead. Hired to write a wrestling picture he has no interest...
Score 7.5
7

Kindergarten Cop (1990)

Comedy
Detective John Kimble has stared down criminals without flinching, but nothing in his years on the force prepared him for twenty-five five-year-olds. Sent undercover into an Oregon elementary school to...
Score 6.1
8

Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)

Comedy Drama War
Airman Adrian Cronauer arrives in 1965 Saigon with a mouth that moves faster than military protocol allows. His wildly irreverent broadcasts on Armed Forces Radio turn him into a cult...
Score 7.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies starring Richard Portnow? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Richard Portnow are Oldboy, Law Abiding Citizen, and Perfect Stranger.
How many movies and TV shows has Richard Portnow starred in? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 8 titles starring Richard Portnow, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring Richard Portnow worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography starring Richard Portnow maintains a strong average user rating of 7 out of 10 across all tracked titles.