Richard Portnow

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.