Quick Facts
Born:
1941-08-04
Birthplace:
Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
Credits:
38 Total Roles
Paul Mooney
Acting
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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
Chappelle's Show
Self
Meet the Blacks
Klansman
Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Guest
Bamboozled
Junebug
The Buddy Holly Story
Sam
Good Hair
Self
Hollywood Shuffle
President of NAACP
The Larry Sanders Show
Clyde
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | I Am Richard Pryor MOVIE | Self - Actor and Comedian (archive footage) |
| 2016 | Meet the Blacks MOVIE | Klansman |
| 2014 | Paul Mooney: A Piece of My Mind - God Bless America MOVIE | Himself |
| 2013 | Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic MOVIE | Self |
| 2012 | DTLA TV | Silas |
| 2012 | Paul Mooney: The Godfather of Comedy MOVIE | As himself |
| 2010 | All Star Comedy Jam: Live from Dallas MOVIE | Self |
| 2010 | Paul Mooney: It's the End of the World MOVIE | Himself |
| 2009 | Good Hair MOVIE | Self |
| 2009 | Sombra azul MOVIE | Janitor |