Actor

Richard Portnow: Movies & Box Office

films: 59
on screen: 1983–2021
box office: $570M
average score: 35

Born: January 26, 1947 (age 79)
Birthplace: Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Actor
Years active: 1980-present

Known for

The Best Richard Portnow Movies

The highest-rated films Richard Portnow is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Roe v. Wade (2021) scores highest, at 42. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Richard Portnow's Career in Numbers

Richard Portnow's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Richard Portnow works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer (1983) to Roe v. Wade (2021), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Richard Portnow Movies by Decade

1980s 12
1990s 23
2000s 10
2010s 12
2020s 2

The 1990s were Richard Portnow's busiest decade, with 23 films.

Richard Portnow Movies by Genre

Drama 19
Comedy 7
Crime 7
Tv movie 6
Thriller 5
Action 4
Romance 4
Family 3
Music 1
Mystery 1

Drama is the genre Richard Portnow has worked in most, with 19 films, ahead of comedy (7).

Richard Portnow Career Milestones

First film: Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer 1983
Biggest box office hit: Sister Act $232M worldwide
Best-rated film: Roe v. Wade Movie Echo Score 42
Newest film: Roe v. Wade 2021

59 credits

Richard Portnow Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Richard Portnow is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 35. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Richard Portnow?

Richard Portnow was born in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York, U.S. in 1947 and is 79 years old. Credited on films since 1983, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Richard Portnow is a renowned American actor, recognized for his roles in various films and television series that have contributed significantly to the industry. Some of his noteworthy productions include 'Good Morning, Vietnam', 'Barton Fink', 'Kindergarten Cop', 'Seven,', and 'Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai.' Born on January 26, 1947, in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York, Portnow has established himself as a distinguished character actor, embodying a variety of unique characters in his career.

His acting journey includes other memorable roles in 'The Spirit,' 'Law Abiding Citizen,' 'Private Parts', 'Fallen Arches', 'Double Down', and 'Poolhall Junkies.' His consistent performances in both comedic and serious roles allowed him to have a recurring role on the Emmy-winning HBO series 'The Sopranos' (1999) as the defense attorney Harold 'Mel' Melvoin, solidifying his position as a versatile actor. He also showcased his talent in popular shows like 'Hannah Montana', 'The Nanny', 'Boston Legal', and movies like 'Trumbo', 'Oldboy', 'Find Me Guilty', and 'Underdogs.' Portnow's most recent appearance was in Matthew Charles Santoro's sci-fi film 'Higher Power' released in 2018.

Works with

Who Richard Portnow Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Richard Portnow shares the most films with. Mark Rydell comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Jon Voight (2).

FAQ

Richard Portnow: Questions & Answers

How many movies Richard Portnow has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Richard Portnow been in?

Richard Portnow is credited on 59 films, from 1983 to 2021. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Richard Portnow's highest-grossing movie?

Sister Act (1992) is Richard Portnow's biggest box office hit, with $232M worldwide, ahead of Beethoven (1992) ($147M). Across every film with box office figures, Richard Portnow's movies have made $570M.

Richard Portnow's biggest hits

What is the best Richard Portnow movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Richard Portnow's best-rated film is Roe v. Wade (2021) with a score of 42, followed by Higher Power (2018) (35).

Best Richard Portnow movies, ranked

How old is Richard Portnow?

Richard Portnow is 79 years old, born on January 26, 1947 in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York, U.S..

What is Richard Portnow's newest movie?

The most recent film on Richard Portnow's filmography is Roe v. Wade (2021), in the role of Justice William Douglas.

Who does Richard Portnow work with most often?

Richard Portnow shares the most films with Mark Rydell (3 films), Jon Voight (2 films) and Stacey Dash (2 films).

The Best Richard Portnow Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 59 credits.

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