Richard Portnow

Best known as an Actor based on credits in that role in 42 films, with $1,742,697,823 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #1,730)
Best-known acting roles: Bill Reynolds (Law Abiding Citizen), Willy (Sister Act), Dr. Beardsley (Se7en), Dan 'The Man' Levitan (Good Morning Vietnam), Chop Shop Owner (Twins)
Most productive collaborators: F. Gary Gray, Jamie Foxx, Gerard Butler, Kurt Wimmer, Halle Berry
                                    

  1. Summary
  2. Acting Credits
  3. Technical Credits

Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
As an ActorSupporting15$546,331,877$583,637,440$1,129,969,317
Lead Ensemble Member1$35,017$1,357,632$1,392,649
(Unclassified)26$511,955,322$99,380,535$611,335,857

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 8,101-8,200) 8,138 $35,017
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,091 $1,058,322,216
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 5,101-5,200) 5,178 $1,357,632
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,198 $684,375,607
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,901-7,000) 6,986 $1,392,649
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,730 $1,742,697,823

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All Acting Credits



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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
Apr 2, 2021Roe v. Wade Justice Douglas $23,640$23,640
Sep 27, 2019The Gliksmans Tim Neuman $5,166$5,166
Aug 12, 2016This Last Lonely Place Jason Pure $20,507$20,507
Nov 27, 2013Oldboy Bernie Sharkey $2,193,658$1,149,909$3,343,567
Aug 16, 2013Underdogs John Handon II $35,017$1,357,632$1,392,649
Nov 23, 2012Hitchcock Barney Balaban $6,008,677$18,734,167$24,742,844
Oct 16, 2009Law Abiding Citizen Bill Reynolds $73,357,727$57,802,054$131,159,781
Dec 25, 2008The Spirit Donefeld $19,806,188$19,200,000$39,006,188
Nov 30, 2007Tony N' Tina's Wedding Vinnie Black
Apr 13, 2007Perfect Stranger Narron $23,760,822$38,765,566$62,526,388
Mar 17, 2006Find Me Guilty Max Novardis $1,173,673$1,724,552$2,898,225
Feb 28, 2003Poolhall Junkies Toupe Jay $563,711$563,711
Aug 24, 2001Happy Accidents Trip $688,523$42,689$731,212
Mar 3, 2000Ghost Dog: The Way of … Handsome Frank $3,330,230$7,342,262$10,672,492
May 22, 1998Fear and Loathing in L… Wine Colored Tuxedo $10,680,275$3,031,628$13,711,903
Apr 10, 1998My Giant Producer $7,985,929$7,985,929
Nov 7, 1997Mad City Marty, Brackett's… $10,561,038$10,561,038
Mar 7, 1997Private Parts Ben Stern $41,198,146$41,198,146
Sep 6, 1996Bogus M. Clay Thrasher $4,357,406$4,357,406
Sep 22, 1995Se7en Dr. Beardsley $100,125,643$228,000,000$328,125,643
Mar 3, 1995Man of the House Joey Renda, Frank… $40,029,009$40,029,009
Jan 20, 1995S.F.W. Gerald Parsley $63,649$63,649
Sep 9, 1994Trial by Jury Leo Greco $6,971,777$6,971,777
Aug 13, 1993Heart and Souls Max Manco $16,479,685$16,479,685
May 29, 1992Sister Act Willy $139,605,150$91,994,850$231,600,000
1992There Goes the Neighbo… Marty Rollins $11,000$11,000
Dec 20, 1991Father of the Bride Al $89,325,780$89,325,780
Nov 22, 1991For the Boys Milt, Recording S… $17,684,580$17,684,580
Aug 21, 1991Barton Fink Detective Mastrio… $5,726,463$5,726,463
Dec 21, 1990Kindergarten Cop Captain Salazar $91,457,688$110,542,312$202,000,000
Dec 12, 1990Havana Mike MacClaney $9,200,339$9,200,339
Apr 20, 1990Chattahoochee Dr. Debner $259,486$259,486
1990Tune in Tomorrow Uncle Luke $1,794,000$1,794,000
Apr 14, 1989Say Anything… IRS Agent Stewart $20,036,737$20,036,737
Dec 9, 1988Twins Chop Shop Owner $111,936,388$104,663,612$216,600,000
Dec 23, 1987Good Morning Vietnam Dan 'The Man' Lev… $123,922,370$212$123,922,582
Nov 6, 1987Hiding Out Mr. Lessig $7,019,441$7,019,441
Oct 16, 1987Weeds Guard $1,113,222$1,113,222
Jul 10, 1987The Squeeze Ruben $2,228,951$2,228,951
Mar 6, 1987Tin Men Carly $25,411,386$25,411,386
Jan 30, 1987Radio Days Sy $14,792,779$14,792,779
Mar 29, 1985Desperately Seeking Susan Party Guest $27,400,000$522$27,400,522
 
Averages $26,458,055$40,257,389$42,504,825
Totals 42 $1,058,322,216$684,375,607$1,742,697,823


Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Aug 16, 2013Underdogs $18,7224$35,017$1,392,6492.5%
 
Averages $18,7224$35,017$1,392,6492.5%
Totals 1 $35,017$1,392,649


Supporting Roles


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Apr 2, 2021Roe v. Wade $23,640
Sep 27, 2019The Gliksmans $2,9223$5,166$5,166100.0%
Aug 12, 2016This Last Lonely Place $6,0894$20,507$20,507100.0%
Nov 27, 2013Oldboy $885,382583$2,193,658$3,343,56765.6%
Nov 23, 2012Hitchcock $287,715561$6,008,677$24,742,84424.3%
Oct 16, 2009Law Abiding Citizen $21,039,5022,890$73,357,727$131,159,78155.9%
Dec 25, 2008The Spirit $6,463,2782,509$19,806,188$39,006,18850.8%
Apr 13, 2007Perfect Stranger $11,206,1632,661$23,760,822$62,526,38838.0%
Mar 17, 2006Find Me Guilty $608,804439$1,173,673$2,898,22540.5%
May 22, 1998Fear and Loathing in L… $4,335,0953,107$10,680,275$13,711,90377.9%
Sep 22, 1995Se7en $13,949,8072,528$100,125,643$328,125,64330.5%
Aug 13, 1993Heart and Souls $4,322,2501,301$16,479,685$16,479,685100.0%
Dec 20, 1991Father of the Bride $7,031,1461,712$89,325,780$89,325,780100.0%
Dec 21, 1990Kindergarten Cop $11,260,6851,934$91,457,688$202,000,00045.3%
Dec 9, 1988Twins $11,174,9801,659$111,936,388$216,600,00051.7%
 
Averages $6,612,4161,564$39,023,706$75,331,28862.9%
Totals 15 $546,331,877$1,129,969,317

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 8,101-8,200) 8,138 $35,017
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) 2,000 $546,331,877
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 801-900) 843 $1,058,322,216
Top Above the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 16,401-16,500) 16,427 $40,183
Top Below the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,145 $546,326,711
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,091 $1,058,322,216
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 5,101-5,200) 5,178 $1,357,632
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,311 $583,637,440
Top Live Action Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,607 $684,375,607
Top Above the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 10,701-10,800) 10,755 $1,381,272
Top Below the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,454 $583,613,800
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,198 $684,375,607
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,901-7,000) 6,986 $1,392,649
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,500 $1,129,969,317
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,374 $1,742,697,823
Top Above the Line Stars at the Wordwide Box Office (Rank 13,501-13,600) 13,584 $1,421,455
Top Below the Line Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,672 $1,129,940,511
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,730 $1,742,697,823
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 5,701-5,800) 5,792 $35,017
Top International Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,557 $1,357,632
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,844 $1,392,649
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 7,501-7,600) 7,537 $35,017
Top International Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,501-4,600) 4,581 $1,357,632
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 6,301-6,400) 6,378 $1,392,649
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 5,301-5,400) 5,361 $35,017
Top International Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,217 $1,357,632
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,501-4,600) 4,504 $1,392,649
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,462 $35,017
Top International Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,883 $1,357,632
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,671 $1,392,649
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,057 $35,017
Top International Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,404 $1,357,632
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,917 $1,392,649

All Technical Credits