Mordecai Lawner Biography

Fast Facts

• Served in the United States Army during the Korean War
• Graduated from City College at the City University of New York
• Was married to actress Eugenia Thornton, with whom he often appeared on stage
• Made his screen acting debut in the film "Claudine" in 1974
• Played the role of Stanley in the Broadway production of "Death of a Salesman" in 1995
• Best known for his role as as Alvy's father in "Annie Hall" and as Marcellino in "Raw Deal․"
• Taught classes on acting and drama at the High School of the Performing Arts, the Neighborhood Playhouse and Carnegie Mellon University