Richard Portnow
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 26, 1947
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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.
Filmography
Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws 2025
as Oscar Golden
Sinatra! Eternity 2025
as Walter Winchell
Roe v. Wade 2021
as Justice William Douglas
Stakeout 2019
as Pat Reed
Holly Day 2018
as Benny
Frank and Ava 2018
as Walter Winchell
Higher Power 2018
as Charles Margrey
Andover 2018
as Shamus Trout
The Gliksmans 2017
as Tim Neuman
Café Society 2016
as Walt
Trumbo 2015
as Louis B. Mayer
- Parallel
Parallel 2015
as Stewart
Nanny Cam 2014
as Detective Jones
This Last Lonely Place 2014
as Jason Pure
Oldboy 2013
as Bernie Sharkey
Underdogs 2013
as John Handon II
Duke 2013
as Carroll Green
In the Dark 2013
as Detective Archer
Hitchcock 2012
as Barney Balaban
- A Night of Nightmares
A Night of Nightmares 2012
as Cliff Tanner
2 Jacks 2012
as Lorenzo
Imaginary Friend 2012
as Dan
The Christmas Pageant 2011
as Leo Brenner
The Wish List 2010
as Lenny
Killer by Nature 2010
as Walter
Law Abiding Citizen 2009
as Bill Reynolds
Life Is Hot in Cracktown 2009
as Guy from 4 K
The Minis 2009
as Jack
Under New Management 2009
as Carmello Conforte
The Spirit 2008
as Donenfeld
Good Time Max 2008
as Head Administrator
Tinker Bell 2008
as Minister of Autumn (voice)
Chasing Robert 2007
as Ed Thorton
Perfect Stranger 2007
as Narron
The Indian 2007
as Elliot
National Lampoon's TV: The Movie 2006
as Sergeant
Find Me Guilty 2006
as Max Novardis
Meet the Mobsters 2005
as Jerry Kaminski
Trump Unauthorized 2005
as Mayor Ed Koch
Under the City 2005
as Minks
Tony n' Tina's Wedding 2004
as Vinnie Black
Poolhall Junkies 2002
as Toupee Jay
Double Bang 2001
as Lieutenant Shatkin
Zigs 2001
as Arnold Zigman
Laughter on the 23rd Floor 2001
as Harry
The Unscarred 2000
as Tommy Matolla
The Ghost of Spoon River 2000
as Agent Cicarelli
Happy Accidents 2000
as Trip
Fallen Arches 2000
as Nicky Kaplan
Witness Protection 1999
as Niko
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai 1999
as Handsome Frank
The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All 1999
as Vincent Lo Russo
Ballad of the Nightingale 1999
as Arnie D'Angelo
Road Kill 1999
as Charboneau
Lured Innocence 1998
as Jack Shelby
Postal Worker 1998
as Dr. Nicolas Brink
Milo 1998
as Lieutenant Parker
Desert Thunder 1998
as Adm. Le Clair
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas 1998
as Wine Colored Tuxedo
My Giant 1998
as Producer
Shadow of Doubt 1998
as Marvin Helm
Guy 1997
as Al
Bella Mafia 1997
as Anthony Moreno
Mad City 1997
as Brackett's Agent
Private Parts 1997
as Ben Stern
Bogus 1996
as M. Clay Thrasher
- Donor Unknown
Donor Unknown 1995
as Hal Cooney
Se7en 1995
as Dr. Beardsley
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning 1995
as Monaghan
Man of the House 1995
as Joey Renda
S.F.W. 1995
as Gerald Parsley
Across the Moon 1994
as Roy
Lipstick Camera 1994
as Detective Vorkopich
Trial by Jury 1994
as Leo Greco
Dragstrip Girl 1994
as Det. Dryden
Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice 1994
Actor
The Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not! 1993
as Robert L. Ripley
Based on an Untrue Story 1993
as Disturbing Caller
Night Eyes 3 1993
as Kaplan
Heart and Souls 1993
as Max Marco
There Goes the Neighborhood 1992
as Marty Rollins
Sister Act 1992
as Willy
Beethoven 1992
as Ammunition Company Rep (uncredited)
Father of the Bride 1991
as Al - the Tux Salesman
For the Boys 1991
as Milt, Recording Studio
Barton Fink 1991
as Detective Mastrionotti
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster 1991
as Dave Barrett
Kindergarten Cop 1990
as Captain Salazar
Havana 1990
as Mike MacClaney
Tune in Tomorrow... 1990
as Uncle Luke
Chattahoochee 1990
as Dr. Debner
Meet the Hollowheads 1989
as Mr. Crabneck
Peter Gunn 1989
as Spiros
A Deadly Silence 1989
as D.A. Ed Jablonski
Say Anything... 1989
as Agent Stewart
Original Sin 1989
as Vincent
Twins 1988
as Chop Shop Owner
In Dangerous Company 1988
as Kellog
Good Morning, Vietnam 1987
as Dan 'The Man' Levitan
Hiding Out 1987
as Mr. Lessig
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam 1987
as Harry Long
The Squeeze 1987
as Ruben
The House of Blue Leaves 1987
as Billy Einhorn
Almost Partners 1987
as Nicky
Tin Men 1987
as Carly
Radio Days 1987
as Sy
Wanted: Dead or Alive 1987
as Agent
Courage 1986
as Frankie Ce De Baca
Desperately Seeking Susan 1985
as Party Guest
Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer 1983
as Bartender
Credits from TMDB.