Richard Portnow (born January 26, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American actor. He is best known for Barton Fink, Se7en, and Trumbo.
Portnow has been married to Sarah Buchan since 2007.
Works with Richard Portnow:
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Film
- 1980 Roadie: First New York Wino
- 1983 Trackdown Finding The Goodbar Killer: Bartender (Made-for-TV Movie)
- 1985 Desperately Seeking Susan: Party Guest
- 1986 Courage: Frankie Ce De Baca (TV Movie)
- 1987 Radio Days: Sy
- 1987 Tin Men: Carly
- 1987 Almost Partners: Nicky (TV Movie)
- 1987 The Squeeze: Ruben
- 1987 Perry Mason The Case Of The Murdered Madam: Harry Long (TV Movie)
- 1987 Weeds: Guard
- 1987 Hiding Out: Mr. Lessig
- 1987 Good Morning, Vietnam: Dan “The Man” Levitan
- 1988 In Dangerous Company: Kellogg
- 1988 Twins (1988): Chop Shop Owner
- 1989 Meet The Hollowheads: Mr. Crabneck
- 1989 Original Sin: Vincent (TV Movie)
- 1989 Say Anything...: IRS Agent Stewart
- 1989 A Deadly Silence: D.A. Ed Jablonski
- 1989 Peter Gunn: Spiros (TV Movie)
- 1989 Chattahoochee: Dr. Hebner
- 1990 Tune In Tomorrow: Uncle Luke
- 1990 Havana: Mike MacClaney
- 1990 Kindergarten Cop: Captain Salazar
- 1991 Perry Mason The Case Of The Maligned Mobster: Dave Barrett (TV Movie)
- 1991 Barton Fink: Detective Mastrionotti
- 1991 For The Boys: Milt, Recording Studio
- 1991 Father of the Bride (1991): Al – the Tux Salesman
- 1992 Beethoven: Ammunition Company Representative (Uncredited Role)
- 1992 Sister Act: Willy
- 1992 There Goes The Neighborhood: Marty Rollins
- 1993 Heart and Souls: Max Marco
- 1993 Night Eyes Three: Kaplan
- 1993 Based On An Untrue Story: Disturbing Caller (TV Movie)
- 1994 Lipstick Camera: Detective Vorkopich
- 1994 Dragstrip Girl: Det. Dryden (TV Movie)
- 1994 Trial By Jury: Leo Greco
- 1994 SFW: Gerald Parsley
- 1994 Across The Moon: Roy
- 1995 Man of the House: Joey Renda
- 1995 Ed Mc Bains87th Precinct Lightning: Monaghan (TV Movie)
- 1995 Se7en: Dr. Beardsley
- 1995 Donor Unknown: Hal Cooley (TV Movie)
- 1995 Indictment The Mc Martin Trial: Judge George (TV Movie)
- 1996 Brittle Glory: Sid Higgins
- 1996 Guy: Al
- 1996 Bogus: M. Clay Thrasher
- 1997 Private Parts: Ben Stern
- 1997 Mad City: Brackett’s Agent
- 1997 Bella Mafia: Anthony Moreno (TV Movie)
- 1998 Milo: Lieutenant Parker
- 1998 Shadow Of Doubt: Marvin Helm
- 1998 My Giant: Producer
- 1998 Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: Wine Colored Tuxedo
- 1998 Postal Worker: Dr. Nicholas Brink
- 1999 Road Kill: Charboneau
- 1999 Ballad Of The Nightingale: Arnie D’Angelo
- 1999 Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai: Handsome Frank
- 1999 Desert Thunder: Adm. Le Clair
- 1999 The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All: Vincent Lo Russo (TV Movie)
- 1999 Witness Protection: Niko (TV Movie)
- 2000 Fallen Arches: Nicky Kaplan
- 2000 Happy Accidents: Trip
- 2000 Lured Innocence: Jack Shelby
- 2000 The Unscarred: Tommy Matolla
- 2000 The Mystery Of Spoon River: Agent Cicarelli
- 2001 Laughter On The23rd Floor: Harry Prince (TV Movie)
- 2001 Zigs: Arnold Zigman
- 2001 Double Bang: Lieutenant Shatkin
- 2002 Poolhall Junkies: Toupee Jay
- 2004 Tony And Tinas Wedding: Vinnie Black
- 2004 Under The City: Minks
- 2005 Trump Unauthorized: Mayor Ed Koch (TV Movie)
- 2005 Meet The Mobsters: Jerry Kaminski
- 2006 Find Me Guilty: Max Novardis
- 2006 TV The Movie: Sergeant
- 2007 Perfect Stranger: Narron
- 2007 Good Time Max: Head Administrator
- 2007 The Minis: Jack
- 2007 The Indian: Elliot (also produced)
- 2008 Tinker Bell: Minister of Autumn
- 2008 The Spirit: Donenfeld
- 2009 Life Is Hot In Cracktown: Guy from 4-K
- 2009 Law Abiding Citizen: Bill Reynolds
- 2009 Under New Management: Carmello Conforte
- 2010 The Wish List: Lenny (TV Movie)
- 2010 Jacks Family Adventure: Denny Simpkins (TV Movie)
- 2010 Killer By Nature: Walter
- 2010 Privileged: Mr. Rothman
- 2011 The Christmas Pageant: Leo Brenner (TV Movie)
- 2012 Dirty People: Max
- 2012 Imaginary Friend: Dan (TV Movie)
- 2012 A Night Of Nightmares: Cliff Tanner
- 2012 Two Jacks: Lorenzo
- 2012 Hitchcock: Barney Balaban
- 2013 In The Dark: Detective Archer (TV Movie)
- 2013 Underdogs: John Handon II
- 2013 Slightly Single In LA: Older Bar Guy
- 2013 Oldboy (2013): Bernie Sharkey
- 2014 The Fourth Noble Truth: Aaron’s Lawyer
- 2014 The Last Lonely Place: Jason Pure
- 2014 Seasons Of Love: Pop (TV Movie)
- 2014 Nanny Cam: Detective Jones (TV Movie)
- 2015 Parallel: Stewart
- 2015 Trumbo: Louis B. Mayer
- 2016 Soy Nero: Murray – the Garage Owner
- 2016 Café Society: Walt
- 2017 Swing State: Shoe Montgomery
- 2017 Andover: Shamus Trout
- 2017 The Gliksmans: Tim Neuman
- 2018 Higher Power: Charles Margrey
- 2018 Holly Day: Benny
- 2019 Duke: Carroll Green
- 2019 Stakeout: Pat Reed
- 2019 Roe V Wade: Justice William O. Douglas
- 2020 Frank And Ava: Walter Winchell
- 2022 Desert Dick: Mayor Conrad Bixby
Short Films
- 1999 Choose Life: Vito Ungaro
- 2003 Stereotypes: Emergency Radio Announcer
- 2012 Hotchfeld: Salvatore Vorrato
- 2017 Dicky Sledgehammer The Case Of The Sunday Stone: Hamsandwich Tony
- 2019 Punch The Coyote: Bill
- 2019 Men Of Vision: Arthur
Television
- 1985-86 The Equalizer: Lieutenant/Police Lieutenant/Detective (3 episodes)
- 1987 Tales From The Dark Side: Curtis (1 episode)
- 1987 American Playhouse: Billy Einhorn (1 episode)
- 1987 Hooperman: Mr. Byrne (1 episode)
- 1987 The Oldest Rookie: Albert Moont (1 episode)
- 1987 Beauty and the Beast (1987): Naj (1 episode)
- 1988 Wiseguy: Louis Cabra (1 episode)
- 1988 Dear John: Harry (1 episode)
- 1988 Something is Out There: Jimmy “Blue Eyes”, Eddie’s Ex-Boss (1 episode)
- 1990 Singer And Sons: Maurice (1 episode)
- 1991 The New WKRP in Cincinnati: Cleeve Peevey (1 episode)
- 1991-92 Dinosaurs: Mel Luster (1 episode)
- 1991-95 Murder, She Wrote: Lt. Walt Murphy/Walter Pell (2 episodes)
- 1992 Middle Ages: Buddy (1 episode)
- 1992 Civil Wars: Jerry DeSantos (1 episode)
- 1992 Homefront: Actor / Announcer (1 episode)
- 1993 Seinfeld: Ray (1 episode)
- 1993 Home Free: Vic (1 episode)
- 1994 The Commish: Benny (1 episode)
- 1994 The Nanny: Phillipe (1 episode)
- 1995 Double Rush: Ed Foley (2 episodes)
- 1995 Lois & Clark: Barry Barker (1 episode)
- 1995 Fallen Angels: Jack Malkov (1 episode)
- 1995-2005 NYPD Blue: Harry Bernstein/Howard Segal (2 episodes)
- 1996 Dave's World: Leon (1 episode)
- 1996 Dream On: Roy (1 episode)
- 1996-97 Mad About You: Arthur (2 episodes)
- 1996-97 EZ Streets: Det. Frank Collero
- 1997 Walker, Texas Ranger: Irving Rothbart – LaRue’s Attorney (1 episode)
- 1997 JAG: Sibby Lonegro (1 episode)
- 1998 Spin City: Mr. Paterno (1 episode)
- 1999 Boy Meets World: Stan (1 episode)
- 1999-2004 The Sopranos: Harold “Mel” Melvoin (13 episodes)
- 2000 Eighteen Wheels Of Justice: Anthony Guardino Jr. (1 episode)
- 2000 Judging Amy: AAG Charles Novotny (1 episode)
- 2001 Going To California: Lou Barlow (1 episode)
- 2002 The Shield: Jim Wright (1 episode)
- 2004-06 Boston Legal: Judge Peter Harding (4 episodes)
- 2004-09 Nip/Tuck: Manny Caldarello (2 episodes)
- 2005 Head Cases: Max (1 episode)
- 2005 Las Vegas: Lester Colette (1 episode)
- 2006 Hannah Montana: Marty Kline (1 episode)
- 2007 Dirt: Teddy Jick (1 episode)
- 2008 Cold Case: Oscar Anderson ’08 (1 episode)
- 2010 How to Make It in America: Ben’s Father (1 episode)
- 2010 Outlaw: Sen. Sidney Vidalin (3 episodes)
- 2011 The Mentalist: Phil (1 episode)
- 2012 CSI: NY: Preston Seville, Sr. (1 episode)
- 2012 Hawaii Five-0: Creed’s Attorney (1 episode)
- 2012 Franklin & Bash: Richard Kohl (1 episode)
- 2014 Castle: Milt Boyle (1 episode)
- 2014 Parks and Recreation: Mitch Savner (3 episodes)
- 2014 Suits: Pete Kreeling (1 episode)
- 2015 Grimm: Daniel Troyer (1 episode)
- 2015 The Good Wife: Judge Ben Margovski (1 episode)
- 2016 Elementary: Eddie Eichorn (1 episode)
- 2017 Timeless: Mayor William Hale Thompson (1 episode)
- 2017 Major Crimes: The Gardener (1 episode)
- 2017 Real Rob: Jerry (1 episode)
- 2019 The Detour: Marty (1 episode)
- 2020 Grey's Anatomy: Saul Schmitt (1 episode)
- 2021 Shameless (US): Johnny Boxcars (1 episode)
Video Games
- 2003 X2: Wolverine's Revenge: Beast
