Mordecai Lawner
Mordecai Lawner (June 9, 1928 – November 27, 2014) was an American film and theater actor. His film credits included Woody Allen's Annie Hall in 1977, Raw Deal in 1986, Ghostbusters II in 1989, and A Fish in the Bathtub in 1999.[1][2]
Biography
Lawner, a resident of
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as well as the High School of Performing Arts and the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City.[1]
In film, Lawner was possibly best known for playing the father of Alvy Singer, played by
cleaning lady, telling her "She has no money! She's got a right to steal from us! After all, who is she gonna steal from if not us?"[1] He also appeared in television, including an episode of Law & Order.[2]
Lawner also enjoyed a lengthy stage career in both
Tuesdays With Morrie in Saratoga Springs, New York.[1]
More recently, Lawner flew to
television commercial, which aired in 2014.[1]
Mordecai Lawner died of heart failure at Lenox Hill Hospital on the Upper East Side of Manhattan on November 27, 2014, at the age of 86.[1][2] His wife, actress Eugenia Thornton, died in 2005.[1] Lawner's memorial service was held at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel on Madison Avenue on December 6, 2014.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Claudine | Process Server | |
| 1975 | Hester Street | Waiter | |
| 1977 | Annie Hall | Mr. Singer | |
| 1982 | Soup for One | Furniture Salesman | |
| 1984 | Billions for Boris | Painter | |
| 1986 | Raw Deal | Marcellino | |
| 1989 | Ghostbusters II | Man with a Ticket | |
| 1999 | A Fish in the Bathtub | Bernie |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Stedman, Alex (2014-11-30). "Mordecai Lawner, Actor Who Appeared in 'Annie Hall,' Dies at 86". Variety. Retrieved 2014-12-14.
- ^ a b c d Gajewski, Ryan (2014-11-30). "Mordecai Lawner, Woody Allen's Dad in 'Annie Hall,' Dies at 86". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2014-12-14.
External links
- Mordecai Lawner at IMDb
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