Richard Portnow is an American actor best known for playing Attorney Harold Melvoin in The Sopranos.
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Best Known For:The television show The Sopranos
Breakthrough:Became known to television audiences for his recurring role as Harold Melvoin on The Sopranos in 1999
10 Quick Facts About Richard Portnow
- Full Name: Richard Portnow
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show The Sopranos
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
- Birth Year: 1947
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: Actor
- Net Worth: $164,000-$10,928,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $44,000-$569,000 (Estimated range)
Richard Portnow Age
Richard Portnow is about 79 years old as of 2026. Richard Portnow was born in 1947.
Education
He attended Brooklyn College.
- Brooklyn College
Rise to Fame
Richard Portnow rose to prominence for his role on the television show The Sopranos.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include The Sopranos and Good Morning, Vietnam.
Television
- TV Show: The Sopranos (Attorney Harold Melvoin, 1999-2004) — Played the defense attorney for Uncle Junior
Film
- Film: Good Morning, Vietnam (Dan 'The Man' Levitan, 1987) — Portrayed the character in the war comedy film
Personal Information
- Full Name: Richard Portnow
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1947
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $44,000–$569,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $164,000–$10,928,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work
