He was an actor, known for Annie Hall (1977), Raw Deal (1986) and Ghostbusters II (1989). Richard Ward (March 15, 1915 – July 1, 1979) was a gravel-voiced African American actor on the stage, television, and in films, from 1949 until his death. Mordecai Lawner, Actor: Annie Hall. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of First Sunday with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at TVGuide.com Before Drag Race, Robinson appeared as the character, Mordecai, in the 2008 film First Sunday. He was married to Eugenia Thornton. first assistant director Lynne Martin ... second second assistant director Basti Van Der Woude ... second assistant director Eddie L. Watkins ... second unit director Phil DeSanti ... dga trainee (uncredited) He also appeared with fellow Drag Race alumnus Willam for an episode of The New Normal in 2013. He died on November 27, 2014 in New York City, New York, USA. Jasmine was announced as one of the fourteen contestants for season seven of RuPaul's Drag Race on March 2, 2015. RuPaul's Drag Race. Mordecai Lawner was born on June 9, 1928.