Movies (Acting Roles)

Roe v. Wade
Richard Portnow was 74 in Roe v. Wade as 'Justice William Douglas'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 2021

Frank and Ava
Richard Portnow was 73 in Frank and Ava as ', Walter Winchell'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 07 2020

Stakeout
Richard Portnow was 72 in Stakeout as 'Pat Reed'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 03 2019

Holly Day
Richard Portnow was 71 in Holly Day as 'Benny'.Movie Released: Sat, Dec 22 2018

Higher Power
Richard Portnow was 71 in Higher Power as 'Charles Margrey'.Movie Released: Fri, May 11 2018

Andover
Richard Portnow was 71 in Andover as 'Shamus Trout'.Movie Released: Fri, May 04 2018

Café Society
Richard Portnow was 69 in Café Society as 'Walt'.Movie Released: Wed, May 11 2016

Trumbo
Richard Portnow was 68 in Trumbo as 'Louis B. Mayer'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 27 2015

Parallel
Richard Portnow was 68 in Parallel as 'Stewart'.Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 2015

Nanny Cam
Richard Portnow was 67 in Nanny Cam as 'Detective Jones'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 28 2014

This Last Lonely Place
Richard Portnow was 67 in This Last Lonely Place as 'Jason Pure'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 26 2014

Oldboy
Richard Portnow was 66 in Oldboy as 'Bernie Sharkey'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 14 2013

Underdogs
Richard Portnow was 66 in Underdogs as 'John Handon II'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 2013

In the Dark
Richard Portnow was 65 in In the Dark as 'Detective Archer'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 12 2013

Hitchcock
Richard Portnow was 65 in Hitchcock as 'Barney Balaban'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 22 2012

A Night of Nightmares
Richard Portnow was 65 in A Night of Nightmares as 'Cliff Tanner'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 2012

2 Jacks
Richard Portnow was 65 in 2 Jacks as 'Lorenzo'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 23 2012

Imaginary Friend
Richard Portnow was 65 in Imaginary Friend as 'Dan'.Movie Released: Sat, Jun 02 2012

The Christmas Pageant
Richard Portnow was 64 in The Christmas Pageant as 'Leo Brenner'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 11 2011

The Wish List
Richard Portnow was 63 in The Wish List as 'Lenny'.Movie Released: Mon, Jul 19 2010

Killer by Nature
Richard Portnow was 62 in Killer by Nature as 'Walter'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010

Law Abiding Citizen
Richard Portnow was 62 in Law Abiding Citizen as 'Bill Reynolds'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 2009

Life Is Hot in Cracktown
Richard Portnow was 62 in Life Is Hot in Cracktown as 'Guy from 4 K'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 2009

The Minis
Richard Portnow was 62 in The Minis as 'Jack'.Movie Released: Mon, Apr 06 2009

Under New Management
Richard Portnow was 61 in Under New Management as 'Carmello Conforte'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009

The Spirit
Richard Portnow was 61 in The Spirit as 'Donenfeld'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 2008

Good Time Max
Richard Portnow was 61 in Good Time Max as 'Head Administrator'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 28 2008

Tinker Bell
Richard Portnow was 61 in Tinker Bell as 'Minister of Autumn (voice)'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 11 2008

Chasing Robert
Richard Portnow was 60 in Chasing Robert as 'Ed Thorton'.Movie Released: Tue, Jul 17 2007

Perfect Stranger
Richard Portnow was 60 in Perfect Stranger as 'Narron'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 11 2007

The Indian
Richard Portnow was 59 in The Indian as 'Elliot'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2007

Find Me Guilty
Richard Portnow was 59 in Find Me Guilty as 'Max Novardis'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 16 2006

Meet the Mobsters
Richard Portnow was 58 in Meet the Mobsters as 'Jerry Kaminski'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 10 2005

Trump Unauthorized
Richard Portnow was 58 in Trump Unauthorized as 'Mayor Ed Koch'.Movie Released: Tue, May 24 2005

Under the City
Richard Portnow was 57 in Under the City as 'Minks'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005

Tony n' Tina's Wedding
Richard Portnow was 57 in Tony n' Tina's Wedding as 'Vinnie Black'.Movie Released: Mon, May 03 2004

Poolhall Junkies
Richard Portnow was 55 in Poolhall Junkies as 'Toupee Jay'.Movie Released: Sun, Jun 30 2002

Double Bang
Richard Portnow was 54 in Double Bang as 'Lieutenant Shatkin'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 2001

Zigs
Richard Portnow was 54 in Zigs as 'Arnold Zigman'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 2001

The Unscarred
Richard Portnow was 53 in The Unscarred as 'Tommy Matolla'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 2000

The Ghost of Spoon River
Richard Portnow was 53 in The Ghost of Spoon River as 'Agent Cicarelli'.Movie Released: Mon, May 01 2000

Happy Accidents
Richard Portnow was 52 in Happy Accidents as 'Trip'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 25 2000

Fallen Arches
Richard Portnow was 52 in Fallen Arches as 'Nicky Kaplan'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 15 2000

Witness Protection
Richard Portnow was 52 in Witness Protection as 'Niko'.Movie Released: Sat, Dec 11 1999

Ballad of the Nightingale
Richard Portnow was 52 in Ballad of the Nightingale as 'Arnie D'Angelo'.Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1999

Road Kill
Richard Portnow was 52 in Road Kill as 'Charboneau'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 14 1999

Postal Worker
Richard Portnow was 51 in Postal Worker as 'Dr. Nicolas Brink'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 21 1998

Milo
Richard Portnow was 51 in Milo as 'Lieutenant Parker'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 06 1998

Desert Thunder
Richard Portnow was 51 in Desert Thunder as 'Adm. Le Clair'.Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1998

My Giant
Richard Portnow was 51 in My Giant as 'Producer'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1998

Shadow of Doubt
Richard Portnow was 51 in Shadow of Doubt as 'Marvin Helm'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 1998

Lured Innocence
Richard Portnow was 50 in Lured Innocence as 'Jack Shelby'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 28 1997

Guy
Richard Portnow was 50 in Guy as 'Al'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1997

Bella Mafia
Richard Portnow was 50 in Bella Mafia as 'Anthony Moreno'.Movie Released: Sun, Nov 16 1997

Mad City
Richard Portnow was 50 in Mad City as 'Brackett's Agent'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 1997

Private Parts
Richard Portnow was 50 in Private Parts as 'Ben Stern'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 1997

Bogus
Richard Portnow was 49 in Bogus as 'M. Clay Thrasher'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1996

Donor Unknown
Richard Portnow was 48 in Donor Unknown as 'Hal Cooney'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1995

Se7en
Richard Portnow was 48 in Se7en as 'Dr. Beardsley'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1995

Across the Moon
Richard Portnow was 48 in Across the Moon as 'Roy'.Movie Released: Tue, Mar 28 1995

Man of the House
Richard Portnow was 48 in Man of the House as 'Joey Renda'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1995

Lipstick Camera
Richard Portnow was 47 in Lipstick Camera as 'Detective Vorkopich'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1994

S.F.W.
Richard Portnow was 47 in S.F.W. as 'Gerald Parsley'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 1994

Trial by Jury
Richard Portnow was 47 in Trial by Jury as 'Leo Greco'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 1994

Dragstrip Girl
Richard Portnow was 47 in Dragstrip Girl as 'Det. Dryden'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 1994

Based on an Untrue Story
Richard Portnow was 46 in Based on an Untrue Story as 'Disturbing Caller'.Movie Released: Mon, Sep 20 1993

Night Eyes 3
Richard Portnow was 46 in Night Eyes 3 as 'Kaplan'.Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1993

Heart and Souls
Richard Portnow was 46 in Heart and Souls as 'Max Marco'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 13 1993

Sister Act
Richard Portnow was 45 in Sister Act as 'Willy'.Movie Released: Thu, May 28 1992

Beethoven
Richard Portnow was 45 in Beethoven as 'Man with Gun in Briefcase (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 03 1992

Father of the Bride
Richard Portnow was 44 in Father of the Bride as 'Al - the Tux Salesman'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1991

For the Boys
Richard Portnow was 44 in For the Boys as 'Milt, Recording Studio'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1991

Barton Fink
Richard Portnow was 44 in Barton Fink as 'Det. Mastrionotti'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 01 1991

Kindergarten Cop
Richard Portnow was 43 in Kindergarten Cop as 'Captain Salazar'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1990

Havana
Richard Portnow was 43 in Havana as 'Mike MacClaney'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 11 1990

Tune in Tomorrow...
Richard Portnow was 43 in Tune in Tomorrow... as 'Uncle Luke'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1990

Chattahoochee
Richard Portnow was 43 in Chattahoochee as 'Dr. Debner'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 1990

Meet the Hollowheads
Richard Portnow was 42 in Meet the Hollowheads as 'Mr. Crabneck'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1989

Peter Gunn
Richard Portnow was 42 in Peter Gunn as 'Spiros'.Movie Released: Sun, Apr 23 1989

A Deadly Silence
Richard Portnow was 42 in A Deadly Silence as 'D.A. Ed Jablonski'.Movie Released: Sun, Apr 16 1989

Say Anything...
Richard Portnow was 42 in Say Anything... as 'Agent Stewart'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 1989

Original Sin
Richard Portnow was 42 in Original Sin as 'Vincent'.Movie Released: Mon, Feb 20 1989

Twins
Richard Portnow was 41 in Twins as 'Chop Shop Owner'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 09 1988

In Dangerous Company
Richard Portnow was 41 in In Dangerous Company as 'Kellog'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1988

Good Morning, Vietnam
Richard Portnow was 40 in Good Morning, Vietnam as 'Dan 'The Man' Levitan'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 23 1987

The Squeeze
Richard Portnow was 40 in The Squeeze as 'Ruben'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1987

The House of Blue Leaves
Richard Portnow was 40 in The House of Blue Leaves as 'Billy Einhorn'.Movie Released: Mon, May 25 1987

Tin Men
Richard Portnow was 40 in Tin Men as 'Carly'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1987

Radio Days
Richard Portnow was 40 in Radio Days as 'Sy'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 30 1987

Wanted: Dead or Alive
Richard Portnow was 39 in Wanted: Dead or Alive as 'Agent'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 1987

Courage
Richard Portnow was 39 in Courage as 'Frankie Ce De Baca'.Movie Released: Wed, Sep 24 1986

Desperately Seeking Susan
Richard Portnow was 38 in Desperately Seeking Susan as 'Party Guest'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1985

Athena Saves Christmas
Richard Portnow will be 78+ in Athena Saves Christmas as 'Oscar Golden'.Movie Released: Unreleased
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Talking Sopranos
Richard Portnow was 73+ in Talking Sopranos as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 07 2020

Timeless
Richard Portnow was 69+ in Timeless as 'Mayor William Hale Thompson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 2016

Elementary
Richard Portnow was 65+ in Elementary as 'Eddie Eichorn'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 2012

Grimm
Richard Portnow was 64+ in Grimm as 'Daniel Troyer'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 28 2011

Suits
Richard Portnow was 64+ in Suits as 'Pete Kreeling'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 23 2011

Franklin & Bash
Richard Portnow was 64+ in Franklin & Bash as 'Richard Kohl'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 01 2011

Shameless
Richard Portnow was 63+ in Shameless as 'Johnny Boxcars'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2011

Hawaii Five-0
Richard Portnow was 63+ in Hawaii Five-0 as 'Creed's Attorney'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 2010

Outlaw
Richard Portnow was 63+ in Outlaw as 'Sen. Sidney Vidalin'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 2010

How to Make It in America
Richard Portnow was 63+ in How to Make It in America TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 14 2010

The Good Wife
Richard Portnow was 62+ in The Good Wife as 'Judge Ben Margovski'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009

Parks and Recreation
Richard Portnow was 62+ in Parks and Recreation as 'Mitch Savner'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 09 2009

Castle
Richard Portnow was 62+ in Castle as 'Milt Boyle'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 09 2009

The Mentalist
Richard Portnow was 61+ in The Mentalist as 'Phil'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2008

Dirt
Richard Portnow was 59+ in Dirt TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 2007

Hannah Montana
Richard Portnow was 59+ in Hannah Montana as 'Marty Kline'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 24 2006

Grey's Anatomy
Richard Portnow was 58+ in Grey's Anatomy as 'Saul Schmitt'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005

Boston Legal
Richard Portnow was 57+ in Boston Legal as 'Judge Peter Harding'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004

Cold Case
Richard Portnow was 56+ in Cold Case as 'Oscar Anderson (2008)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003

Las Vegas
Richard Portnow was 56+ in Las Vegas TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003

Nip/Tuck
Richard Portnow was 56+ in Nip/Tuck TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 22 2003

The Shield
Richard Portnow was 55+ in The Shield as 'Jim Wright'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 12 2002

Ryan Caulfield: Year One
Richard Portnow was 52+ in Ryan Caulfield: Year One TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 15 1999

Judging Amy
Richard Portnow was 52+ in Judging Amy as 'AAG Charles Novotny'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1999

The Sopranos
Richard Portnow was 51+ in The Sopranos as 'Attorney Melvoin, Harold 'Mel' Melvoin'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 10 1999

EZ Streets
Richard Portnow was 49+ in EZ Streets as 'Det. Frank Collero'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 27 1996

Spin City
Richard Portnow was 49+ in Spin City as 'Mr. Paterno'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1996

JAG
Richard Portnow was 48+ in JAG as 'Sibby Lonegro'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1995

Rebel Highway
Richard Portnow was 47+ in Rebel Highway as 'Det. Dryden'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 07 1994

The Nanny
Richard Portnow was 46+ in The Nanny as 'Phillipe'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 03 1993

Boy Meets World
Richard Portnow was 46+ in Boy Meets World TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 1993

Dave's World
Richard Portnow was 46+ in Dave's World as 'Leon'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1993

Fallen Angels
Richard Portnow was 46+ in Fallen Angels as 'Jack Malkov'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 01 1993

Walker, Texas Ranger
Richard Portnow was 46+ in Walker, Texas Ranger as 'Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 21 1993

Home Free
Richard Portnow was 46+ in Home Free as 'Vic'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 31 1993

Mad About You
Richard Portnow was 45+ in Mad About You as 'Arthur'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 1992

The Commish
Richard Portnow was 44+ in The Commish TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1991

Dinosaurs
Richard Portnow was 44+ in Dinosaurs as 'Mel Luster (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 26 1991

Dream On
Richard Portnow was 43+ in Dream On as 'Roy'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1990

Seinfeld
Richard Portnow was 42+ in Seinfeld as 'Ray'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 05 1989

Something Is Out There
Richard Portnow was 41+ in Something Is Out There TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 21 1988

Dear John
Richard Portnow was 41+ in Dear John as 'Harry'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 1988

Beauty and the Beast
Richard Portnow was 40+ in Beauty and the Beast TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 25 1987

The Oldest Rookie
Richard Portnow was 40+ in The Oldest Rookie TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1987

Wiseguy
Richard Portnow was 40+ in Wiseguy TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1987

The Equalizer
Richard Portnow was 38+ in The Equalizer as 'Police Lieutenant, Detective'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985

Murder, She Wrote
Richard Portnow was 37+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Walter Pell, Lt. Walt Murphy'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984

Tales from the Darkside
Richard Portnow was 37+ in Tales from the Darkside as 'Curtis'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984