4.7Acting
Paul Mooney
- Born
- 1941-08-04
- Died
- 2021-05-19
- Birthplace
- Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
Biography
Paul Gladney, better known by the stage name Paul Mooney, was an American comedian, writer, social critic, and television and film actor. He is best known as a writer for comedian Richard Pryor, playing singer Sam Cooke in The Buddy Holly Story and Junebug in Bamboozled, and his appearances on Chappelle's Show.
Known For
Filmography
46 titles · Newest first · Cast and crew credits
I Am Richard Pryor
2019 · Movie
Self - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)
Meet the Blacks
2016 · Movie
Klansman
Paul Mooney: A Piece of My Mind - God Bless America
2014 · Movie
Himself
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
2013 · Movie
Self
DTLA
2012 · TV Show
Silas
Paul Mooney: The Godfather of Comedy
2012 · Movie
As himself · Writer
All Star Comedy Jam: Live from Dallas
2010 · Movie
Cast
Paul Mooney: It's the End of the World
2010 · Movie
Himself · Writer
Good Hair
2009 · Movie
Self
Sombra azul
2009 · Movie
Janitor
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
2009 · Movie
Self
Paul Mooney: Know Your History - Jesus Is Black... So Was Cleopatra
2007 · Movie
Self · Writer
Homie Spumoni
2006 · Movie
George
Chappelle's Show
2003 · TV Show
Cast
Paul Mooney: Analyzing White America
2002 · Movie
Self · Writer · Executive Producer
Call Me Claus
2001 · Movie
Story
The Old Settler
2001 · Movie
Man at Counter
Bamboozled
2000 · Movie
Junebug
High Freakquency
1998 · Movie
Cast
Hollywood Squares
1998 · TV Show
Self - Panelist
Full Frontal Comedy
1996 · TV Show
self
Sandra Bernhard: Confessions of a Pretty Lady
1994 · Movie
Self
The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder
1994 · Movie
Self
Andrew Dice Clay and His Gang Live! The Valentine's Day Massacre
1993 · Movie
Self
Late Show with David Letterman
1993 · TV Show
Self - Guest
The Larry Sanders Show
1992 · TV Show
Clyde
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4
1989 · Movie
Cast
The Debbie Allen Special
1989 · Movie
Writer
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
1988 · Movie
Cast
Hollywood Shuffle
1987 · Movie
President of NAACP
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1
1987 · Movie
Cast
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
1986 · Movie
Screenplay
Black Hollywood
1984 · Movie
Self
Richard Pryor: Here and Now
1983 · Movie
Announcer (voice) (uncredited) · Writer
Bustin' Loose
1981 · Movie
Marvin
Richard Pryor: Live in Concert
1979 · Movie
Writer
The Buddy Holly Story
1978 · Movie
Sam
Freeman
1977 · Movie
Writer
The Richard Pryor Show
1977 · TV Show
Floyd
The Richard Pryor Special?
1977 · Movie
Writer · Casting
Which Way Is Up?
1977 · Movie
Inspector Caine
Carter's Army
1975 · Movie
Soldier
Saturday Night Live
1975 · TV Show
Writer
Good Times
1974 · TV Show
Cast
FTA
1972 · Movie
Self
Sanford and Son
1972 · TV Show
Story