ActorBorn Jan 26, 1947 (age 79)Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Richard Portnow

Peak popularity#27,448 (May 15 – Jun 13, 2021) (May 2021)0.3Top 42%

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Richard Portnow

Richard Portnow (born January 26, 1947) is an American actor known for his roles in various films and television series. Some of his notable movie appearances include Good Morning, Vietnam, Barton Fink, Kindergarten Cop, Seven, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, The Spirit, Law Abiding Citizen, Private Parts, Fallen Arches, Double Down, Poolhall Junkies, Spring Break '83, Trumbo, Oldboy, Find Me Guilty, and Underdogs. On television, Portnow played the role of defense attorney Harold 'Mel' Melvoin on the Emmy-winning HBO series The Sopranos. He has also made appearances in shows like Hannah Montana, The Nanny, and Boston Legal. Recently, Portnow appeared in Matthew Charles Santoro's sci-fi film Higher Power, released in 2018.

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Buzz Score0.2
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Daily update · July 2, 2026

Richard Portnow ranks #17,415 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 0.2, down 1,144 spots from yesterday. Richard Portnow peaked at #27,448 of all time (May 15 – Jun 13, 2021). Richard Portnow ranks #16,217 over the past 365 days.

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