Richard Portnow

Acting • 1947-01-26 • 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.

Known For

8.7

The Sopranos

1999

7.9

Boston Legal

2004

7.8

Dinosaurs

1991

7.4

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

1999

5.8

Perfect Stranger

2007

6.8

Sister Act

1992

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Filmography

2025
Dog Patrol: Operation Santa PawsFilm
Oscar Golden
★ 5.0
2025
Sinatra! EternityFilm
Walter Winchell
2024
MatlockTV
Judge Colton P. Davidson • 1 episodes
★ 6.9
2021
Roe v. WadeFilm
Justice William Douglas
★ 5.6
2020
Talking SopranosTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 10.0
2019
StakeoutFilm
Pat Reed
★ 5.2
2018
Higher PowerFilm
Charles Margrey
★ 5.1
2018
AndoverFilm
Shamus Trout
★ 5.2
2018
Frank and AvaFilm
Walter Winchell
★ 5.2
2018
Holly DayFilm
Benny
★ 6.3
2017
The GliksmansFilm
Tim Neuman
2016
TimelessTV
Mayor William Hale Thompson • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2016
Café SocietyFilm
Walt
★ 6.4
2015
TrumboFilm
Louis B. Mayer
★ 7.2
2015
ParallelFilm
Stewart
★ 4.3
2014
Nanny CamFilm
Detective Jones
★ 5.6
2014
This Last Lonely PlaceFilm
Jason Pure
★ 6.5
2013
OldboyFilm
Bernie Sharkey
★ 5.9
2013
UnderdogsFilm
John Handon II
★ 5.6
2013
In the DarkFilm
Detective Archer
★ 4.6
2013
DukeFilm
Carroll Green
★ 5.4
2012
ElementaryTV
Eddie Eichorn • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2012
HitchcockFilm
Barney Balaban
★ 6.6
2012
Imaginary FriendFilm
Dan
★ 4.7
2012
2 JacksFilm
Lorenzo
★ 5.2
2012
A Night of NightmaresFilm
Cliff Tanner
2011
ShamelessTV
Johnny Boxcars • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
2011
SuitsTV
Pete Kreeling • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
2011
GrimmTV
Daniel Troyer • 1 episodes
★ 8.3
2011
Franklin & BashTV
Richard Kohl • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
2011
The Christmas PageantFilm
Leo Brenner
★ 5.9
2010
Hawaii Five-0TV
Creed's Attorney • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
2010
How to Make It in AmericaTV
★ 7.3
2010
The Wish ListFilm
Lenny
★ 6.5
2010
Killer by NatureFilm
Walter
★ 3.4
2010
OutlawTV
Sen. Sidney Vidalin • 8 episodes
★ 4.0
2009
CastleTV
Milt Boyle • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
2009
The Good WifeTV
Judge Ben Margovski • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2009
Parks and RecreationTV
Mitch Savner • 2 episodes
★ 8.0
2009
Law Abiding CitizenFilm
Bill Reynolds
★ 7.4
2009
Life Is Hot in CracktownFilm
Guy from 4 K
★ 5.9
2009
The MinisFilm
Jack
★ 2.3
2009
Under New ManagementFilm
Carmello Conforte
★ 4.7
2008
The MentalistTV
Phil • 1 episodes
★ 8.4
2008
Tinker BellFilm
Minister of Autumn (voice)
★ 7.0
2008
The SpiritFilm
Donenfeld
★ 4.8
2008
Good Time MaxFilm
Head Administrator
★ 5.4
2007
Perfect StrangerFilm
Narron
★ 5.8
2007
DirtTV
Teddy Jick • 1 episodes
★ 6.7
2007
The IndianFilm
Elliot
★ 5.7
2007
Chasing RobertFilm
Ed Thorton
★ 2.0
2006
Hannah MontanaTV
Marty Kline • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
2006
Find Me GuiltyFilm
Max Novardis
★ 6.6
2006
National Lampoon's TV: The MovieFilm
Sergeant
★ 4.4
2005
Grey's AnatomyTV
Saul Schmitt • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
2005
Meet the MobstersFilm
Jerry Kaminski
★ 6.4
2005
Trump UnauthorizedFilm
Mayor Ed Koch
★ 3.8
2005
Under the CityFilm
Minks
★ 10.0
2004
Boston LegalTV
Judge Peter Harding • 4 episodes
★ 7.9
2004
Tony n' Tina's WeddingFilm
Vinnie Black
★ 5.1
2003
Cold CaseTV
Oscar Anderson (2008) • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
2003
Nip/TuckTV
Manny Caldarelo • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2003
Nip/TuckTV
Manny Caldarello • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2003
Las VegasTV
Lester Colette • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
2002
The ShieldTV
Jim Wright • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
2002
Poolhall JunkiesFilm
Toupee Jay
★ 6.4
2001
Double BangFilm
Lieutenant Shatkin
★ 4.9
2001
Laughter on the 23rd FloorFilm
Harry
★ 4.4
2001
ZigsFilm
Arnold Zigman
★ 4.5
2000
Happy AccidentsFilm
Trip
★ 6.8
2000
The UnscarredFilm
Tommy Matolla
★ 5.8
2000
The Ghost of Spoon RiverFilm
Agent Cicarelli
★ 4.5
2000
Fallen ArchesFilm
Nicky Kaplan
★ 7.0
1999
The SopranosTV
Attorney Melvoin • 10 episodes
★ 8.7
1999
The SopranosTV
Harold 'Mel' Melvoin • 3 episodes
★ 8.7
1999
Ghost Dog: The Way of the SamuraiFilm
Handsome Frank
★ 7.4
1999
Judging AmyTV
AAG Charles Novotny • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1999
The Substitute 3: Winner Takes AllFilm
Vincent Lo Russo
★ 5.3
1999
Witness ProtectionFilm
Niko
★ 6.3
1999
Ballad of the NightingaleFilm
Arnie D'Angelo
★ 4.2
1999
Road KillFilm
Charboneau
★ 6.0
1999
Ryan Caulfield: Year OneTV
★ 6.0
1998
Fear and Loathing in Las VegasFilm
Wine Colored Tuxedo
★ 7.2
1998
My GiantFilm
Producer
★ 5.4
1998
Shadow of DoubtFilm
Marvin Helm
★ 4.8
1998
MiloFilm
Lieutenant Parker
★ 4.4
1998
Lured InnocenceFilm
Jack Shelby
★ 4.8
1998
Desert ThunderFilm
Adm. Le Clair
★ 4.8
1998
Postal WorkerFilm
Dr. Nicolas Brink
★ 4.5
1997
Private PartsFilm
Ben Stern
★ 6.5
1997
Mad CityFilm
Brackett's Agent
★ 6.2
1997
Bella MafiaFilm
Anthony Moreno
★ 6.6
1997
GuyFilm
Al
★ 3.6
1996
Spin CityTV
Mr. Paterno • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1996
BogusFilm
M. Clay Thrasher
★ 5.8
1996
EZ StreetsTV
Frank Collero • 13 episodes
★ 6.1
1995
JAGTV
Sibby Lonegro • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
1995
Se7enFilm
Dr. Beardsley
★ 8.4
1995
Man of the HouseFilm
Joey Renda
★ 5.4
1995
S.F.W.Film
Gerald Parsley
★ 5.9
1995
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: LightningFilm
Monaghan
★ 4.8
1995
Donor UnknownFilm
Hal Cooney
★ 7.5
1994
Trial by JuryFilm
Leo Greco
★ 5.4
1994
Across the MoonFilm
Roy
★ 4.2
1994
Lipstick CameraFilm
Detective Vorkopich
★ 4.1
1994
Dragstrip GirlFilm
Det. Dryden
★ 4.2
1994
Ray Alexander: A Taste For JusticeFilm
★ 10.0
1993
The NannyTV
Phillipe • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1993
Walker, Texas RangerTV
Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1993
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanTV
Barry Barker • 1 episodes
★ 6.9
1993
Boy Meets WorldTV
Stan • 1 episodes
★ 8.3
1993
Heart and SoulsFilm
Max Marco
★ 7.0
1993
Dave's WorldTV
Leon • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1993
Fallen AngelsTV
Jack Malkov • 1 episodes
★ 6.6
1993
Night Eyes 3Film
Kaplan
★ 4.5
1993
Based on an Untrue StoryFilm
Disturbing Caller
★ 4.6
1993
Home FreeTV
Vic • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1993
The Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not!Film
Robert L. Ripley
★ 7.0
1992
Mad About YouTV
Arthur • 2 episodes
★ 6.8
1992
Sister ActFilm
Willy
★ 6.8
1992
BeethovenFilm
Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited)
★ 5.8
1992
There Goes the NeighborhoodFilm
Marty Rollins
★ 5.5
1991
DinosaursTV
Mel Luster (voice) • 3 episodes
★ 7.8
1991
Barton FinkFilm
Detective Mastrionotti
★ 7.5
1991
Father of the BrideFilm
Al - the Tux Salesman
★ 6.5
1991
The CommishTV
Benny • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1991
For the BoysFilm
Milt, Recording Studio
★ 6.4
1991
The New WKRP in CincinnatiTV
★ 7.0
1991
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned MobsterFilm
Dave Barrett
★ 6.7
1990
Kindergarten CopFilm
Captain Salazar
★ 6.1
1990
Dream OnTV
Roy • 1 episodes
★ 6.9
1990
HavanaFilm
Mike MacClaney
★ 5.8
1990
ChattahoocheeFilm
Dr. Debner
★ 5.7
1990
Tune in Tomorrow...Film
Uncle Luke
★ 5.5
1989
SeinfeldTV
Ray • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
1989
Say Anything...Film
Agent Stewart
★ 7.0
1989
Meet the HollowheadsFilm
Mr. Crabneck
★ 6.0
1989
A Deadly SilenceFilm
D.A. Ed Jablonski
★ 6.2
1989
Peter GunnFilm
Spiros
★ 5.4
1989
Original SinFilm
Vincent
★ 4.8
1988
TwinsFilm
Chop Shop Owner
★ 6.1
1988
Dear JohnTV
Harry • 1 episodes
★ 5.7
1988
Something Is Out ThereTV
★ 7.6
1988
In Dangerous CompanyFilm
Kellog
★ 4.1
1987
Good Morning, VietnamFilm
Dan 'The Man' Levitan
★ 7.3
1987
Radio DaysFilm
Sy
★ 7.0
1987
Beauty and the BeastTV
Naj • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
1987
WiseguyTV
★ 6.6
1987
Tin MenFilm
Carly
★ 6.3
1987
Wanted: Dead or AliveFilm
Agent
★ 6.0
1987
Hiding OutFilm
Mr. Lessig
★ 5.8
1987
The SqueezeFilm
Ruben
★ 5.0
1987
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered MadamFilm
Harry Long
★ 6.8
1987
The Oldest RookieTV
★ 7.0
1987
The House of Blue LeavesFilm
Billy Einhorn
★ 8.0
1987
Almost PartnersFilm
Nicky
★ 9.0
1986
CourageFilm
Frankie Ce De Baca
★ 6.8
1985
The EqualizerTV
Police Lieutenant • 2 episodes
★ 7.2
1985
The EqualizerTV
Detective • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1985
Desperately Seeking SusanFilm
Party Guest
★ 6.1
1984
Murder, She WroteTV
Walter Pell • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1984
Murder, She WroteTV
Lt. Walt Murphy • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1984
Tales from the DarksideTV
Curtis • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1983
Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar KillerFilm
Bartender
★ 8.0
1982
American PlayhouseTV
Billy Einhorn • 1 episodes
★ 6.6