Richard Portnow
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Richard Portnow is an American actor born on January 26, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York. Over the course of his career, he has accumulated credits across film, television, and the Broadway stage.
Portnow appeared on Broadway between 1986 and 1987, with credits that include A Month of Sundays and The House of Blue Leaves. These productions marked his presence on the New York stage during that period.
His film work spans several decades and includes roles in Good Morning, Vietnam, Barton Fink, Kindergarten Cop, Sister Act, Seven, Private Parts, Bogus, Poolhall Junkies, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, The Spirit, Law Abiding Citizen, Man of the House, Double Down, Fallen Arches, Find Me Guilty, Oldboy, Underdogs, and Trumbo.
On television, Portnow portrayed defense attorney Harold "Mel" Melvoin in the HBO series The Sopranos, a role he took on in 1999. The character served as the lawyer for Uncle Junior on the Emmy-winning drama. His additional television credits include The Nanny, Boston Legal, and Hannah Montana. Portnow has also contributed voice work to video games.
Personal Details
- Born
- January 26, 1947
- Hometown
- Brooklyn, New York, USA
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