Portrait of Paul Mooney

Paul Mooney

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, Aug 04 1941
Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA

Death: Wed, May 19 2021
Paul Mooney is 79 years old
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Poster of I Am Richard Pryor
I Am Richard Pryor
Paul Mooney was
77 in I Am Richard Pryor
as 'Self - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)'.
Tue, Mar 12 2019
Poster of Meet the Blacks
Meet the Blacks
Paul Mooney was
74 in Meet the Blacks
as 'Klansman'.
Fri, Apr 01 2016
Poster of Paul Mooney: A Piece of My Mind - God Bless America
Paul Mooney: A Piece of My Mind - God Bless America
Paul Mooney was
72 in Paul Mooney: A Piece of My Mind - God Bless America
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Mar 18 2014
Poster of Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Paul Mooney was
71 in Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
as 'Self'.
Tue, Apr 23 2013
Poster of Paul Mooney: The Godfather of Comedy
Paul Mooney: The Godfather of Comedy
Paul Mooney was
70 in Paul Mooney: The Godfather of Comedy
as 'As himself'.
Fri, Feb 03 2012
Poster of All Star Comedy Jam: Live from Dallas
All Star Comedy Jam: Live from Dallas
Paul Mooney was
69 in All Star Comedy Jam: Live from Dallas
Tue, Oct 05 2010
Poster of Paul Mooney: It's the End of the World
Paul Mooney: It's the End of the World
Paul Mooney was
68 in Paul Mooney: It's the End of the World
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Feb 16 2010
Poster of Good Hair
Good Hair
Paul Mooney was
68 in Good Hair
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 09 2009
Poster of Sombra azul
Sombra azul
Paul Mooney was
67 in Sombra azul
as 'Janitor'.
Wed, Feb 11 2009
Poster of Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Paul Mooney was
67 in Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Paul Mooney: Know Your History - Jesus Is Black... So Was Cleopatra
Paul Mooney: Know Your History - Jesus Is Black... So Was Cleopatra
Paul Mooney was
65 in Paul Mooney: Know Your History - Jesus Is Black... So Was Cleopatra
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 06 2007
Poster of Homie Spumoni
Homie Spumoni
Paul Mooney was
65 in Homie Spumoni
as 'George'.
Fri, Sep 08 2006
Poster of Paul Mooney: Analyzing White America
Paul Mooney: Analyzing White America
Paul Mooney was
60 in Paul Mooney: Analyzing White America
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of The Old Settler
The Old Settler
Paul Mooney was
59 in The Old Settler
as 'Man at Counter'.
Wed, Apr 25 2001
Poster of Bamboozled
Bamboozled
Paul Mooney was
59 in Bamboozled
as 'Junebug'.
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of High Freakquency
High Freakquency
Paul Mooney was
56 in High Freakquency
Mon, Jun 01 1998
Poster of Sandra Bernhard: Confessions of a Pretty Lady
Sandra Bernhard: Confessions of a Pretty Lady
Paul Mooney was
52 in Sandra Bernhard: Confessions of a Pretty Lady
as 'Self'.
Sun, Apr 24 1994
Poster of The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder
The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder
Paul Mooney was
52 in The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4
Paul Mooney was
48 in Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4
Sat, Sep 16 1989
Poster of Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
Paul Mooney was
47 in Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
Sat, Sep 24 1988
Poster of Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1
Paul Mooney was
46 in Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1
Sat, Dec 19 1987
Poster of Hollywood Shuffle
Hollywood Shuffle
Paul Mooney was
45 in Hollywood Shuffle
as 'President of NAACP'.
Fri, Mar 20 1987
Poster of Black Hollywood
Black Hollywood
Paul Mooney was
43 in Black Hollywood
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 28 1984
Poster of Richard Pryor: Here and Now
Richard Pryor: Here and Now
Paul Mooney was
42 in Richard Pryor: Here and Now
as 'Announcer (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 28 1983
Poster of Bustin' Loose
Bustin' Loose
Paul Mooney was
39 in Bustin' Loose
as 'Marvin'.
Fri, May 22 1981
Poster of The Buddy Holly Story
The Buddy Holly Story
Paul Mooney was
36 in The Buddy Holly Story
as 'Sam'.
Thu, May 18 1978
Poster of Which Way Is Up?
Which Way Is Up?
Paul Mooney was
36 in Which Way Is Up?
as 'Inspector Caine'.
Fri, Nov 04 1977
Poster of Carter's Army
Carter's Army
Paul Mooney was
33 in Carter's Army
as 'Soldier'.
Sun, May 25 1975
Poster of FTA
FTA
Paul Mooney was
30 in FTA
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 21 1972

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of DTLA
DTLA
Paul Mooney was
71+ in DTLA
as 'Silas'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 2012
Poster of Chappelle's Show
Chappelle's Show
Paul Mooney was
61+ in Chappelle's Show
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 2003
Poster of Hollywood Squares
Hollywood Squares
Paul Mooney was
57+ in Hollywood Squares
as 'Self - Panelist'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1998
Poster of The Richard Pryor Show
The Richard Pryor Show
Paul Mooney was
36+ in The Richard Pryor Show
as 'Floyd'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1977
Poster of Good Times
Good Times
Paul Mooney was
32+ in Good Times
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 08 1974