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Richard Portnow
A veteran of stage, film and television with a variety of characters to his credit, Richard Portnow was named one of the "Actors We Love" by the actors' trade newspaper Back Stage West. "Portnow knows exactly how to hook an audience with every character." This Brooklyn native has worked steadily for 30 years and has built a solid list of credits, ...
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Actor (198 credits)
Actor (198 credits)
2017
Timeless
(TV Series)
Mayor William Hale Thompson
Mayor William Hale Thompson
- Public Enemy No. 1
(2017)
... Mayor William Hale Thompson
2014
Parks and Recreation
(TV Series)
Mitch Savner
Mitch Savner
- Moving Up: Part 2
(2014)
... Mitch Savner
- Moving Up: Part 1
(2014)
... Mitch Savner
- The Wall
(2014)
... Mitch Savner
2010
Outlaw
(TV Series)
Sen. Sidney Vidalin
Sen. Sidney Vidalin
- In Re: Tracy Vidalin
(2010)
... Sen. Sidney Vidalin
- In Re: Curtis Farwell
(2010)
... Sen. Sidney Vidalin
- Pilot
(2010)
... Sen. Sidney Vidalin
2010
How to Make It in America
(TV Series)
Ben's Father
Ben's Father
- Paper, Denim + Dollars
(2010)
... Ben's Father
2004-2009
Nip/Tuck
(TV Series)
Manny Caldarello
Manny Caldarello
- Allegra Caldarello
(2009)
... Manny Caldarello
- Bobbi Broderick
(2004)
... Manny Caldarello
2004-2006
Boston Legal
(TV Series)
Judge Peter Harding
Judge Peter Harding
- ...There's Fire!
(2006)
... Judge Peter Harding
- The Black Widow
(2005)
... Judge Peter Harding
- Let Sales Ring
(2005)
... Judge Peter Harding
- Change of Course
(2004)
... Judge Peter Harding
1995-2005
NYPD Blue
(TV Series)
Howard Segal / Harry Bernstein
Howard Segal / Harry Bernstein
- Moving Day
(2005)
... Howard Segal
- Innuendo
(1995)
... Harry Bernstein
1999-2004
The Sopranos
(TV Series)
Attorney Melvoin / Harold 'Mel' Melvoin
Attorney Melvoin / Harold 'Mel' Melvoin
- The Test Dream
(2004)
... Harold 'Mel' Melvoin
- In Camelot
(2004)
... Harold 'Mel' Melvoin
- Where's Johnny?
(2004)
... Harold 'Mel' Melvoin
- Whitecaps
(2002)
... Attorney Melvoin
- Eloise
(2002)
... Attorney Melvoin
2000
Judging Amy
(TV Series)
AAG Charles Novotny
AAG Charles Novotny
- The Out-of-Towners
(2000)
... AAG Charles Novotny
2000
18 Wheels of Justice
(TV Series)
Anthony Guardino Jr.
Anthony Guardino Jr.
- Two Eyes for an Eye
(2000)
... Anthony Guardino Jr.
1999
Ryan Caulfield: Year One
(TV Series)
Sgt. Palermo
Sgt. Palermo
- Po-Piggity and Other Racial Slurs
(1999)
... Sgt. Palermo
- Pilot
(1999)
... Sgt. Palermo
1996-1997
EZ Streets
(TV Series)
Det. Frank Collero
Det. Frank Collero
- A Ceremony of Innocence
(1997)
... Det. Frank Collero (credit only)
- On the Left Side of the Angel
(1997)
... Det. Frank Collero
- One Acquainted with the Night
(1997)
... Det. Frank Collero
- Every Dog Has Its Day
(1997)
... Det. Frank Collero
- St. Jude Took a Bullet
(1997)
... Det. Frank Collero
1996-1997
Mad About You
(TV Series)
Arthur
Arthur
- The Cockatoo
(1997)
... Arthur
- Do Me a Favor
(1996)
... Arthur
1997
Walker, Texas Ranger
(TV Series)
Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney
Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney
- Trial of LaRue
(1997)
... Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney
1995
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
(TV Series)
Barry Barker
Barry Barker
- Whine, Whine, Whine
(1995)
... Barry Barker
1995
Double Rush
(TV Series)
Ed Foley
Ed Foley
- Lower East Side Story
(1995)
... Ed Foley
- The Episode Formerly Known as Prince
(1995)
... Ed Foley
1991-1995
Murder, She Wrote
(TV Series)
Walter Pell / Lt. Walt Murphy
Walter Pell / Lt. Walt Murphy
- Twice Dead
(1995)
... Walter Pell
- A Killing in Vegas
(1991)
... Lt. Walt Murphy
1993
Home Free
(TV Series)
Vic
Vic
- Secrets of Matt's Success
(1993)
... Vic
- Party Down
(1993)
... Vic
- Great Expectations
(1993)
... Vic
- Nature of Things
(1993)
... Vic
- Can't Start a Fire Without a Spark
(1993)
... Vic
1992
Homefront
(TV Series)
Actor / Announcer
Actor / Announcer
- The Lemo Tomato Juice Hour
(1992)
... Actor / Announcer
1991-1992
Dinosaurs
(TV Series)
Mel Luster
Mel Luster
- The Clip Show
(1992)
... Mel Luster (voice)
- The Mating Dance
(1991)
... Mel Luster (voice)
1991
The New WKRP in Cincinnati
(TV Series)
Cleeve Peevey
Cleeve Peevey
- Every Move a Work of Art
(1991)
... Cleeve Peevey
1990
Father Dowling Mysteries
(TV Series)
Cameron Prince
Cameron Prince
- The Movie Mystery
(1990)
... Cameron Prince
1988
Something Is Out There
(TV Series)
Jimmy 'Blue Eyes', Eddie's Ex-Boss
Jimmy 'Blue Eyes', Eddie's Ex-Boss
- Gladiator
(1988)
... Jimmy 'Blue Eyes', Eddie's Ex-Boss
1987
American Playhouse
(TV Series)
Billy Einhorn
Billy Einhorn
- The House of Blue Leaves
(1987)
... Billy Einhorn
1985-1986
The Equalizer
(TV Series)
Police Lieutenant / Policeman / Detective
Police Lieutenant / Policeman / Detective
- Dead Drop
(1986)
... Policeman / Detective
- Desperately
(1985)
... Police Lieutenant
- The Lock Box
(1985)
... Police Lieutenant
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Producer (2 credits)
Producer (2 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
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Self (3 credits)
Self (3 credits)
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Archive footage (1 credit)
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