6.9
TV
Acting
Paul Mooney
- Born
- Died
- (aged 79)
- Birthplace
- Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
- Credits
- 46 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
6.9
TV
8.1
TV
Chappelle's Show
4.7
Movie
Meet the Blacks
5.7
Movie
Call Me Claus
6.5
TV
Late Show with David Letterman
6.3
Movie
Bamboozled
7.4
Movie
Richard Pryor: Live in Concert
7.1
Movie
The Buddy Holly Story
6.5
Movie
Hollywood Shuffle
7.5
TV
Sanford and Son
7.8
TV
The Larry Sanders Show
8.0
TV
Good Times
6.2
Movie
Bustin' Loose
6.7
Movie
Richard Pryor: Here and Now
5.7
Movie
Which Way Is Up?
6.5
Movie
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
5.0
Movie
Homie Spumoni
6.4
TV
The Richard Pryor Show
Acting credits 38
Crew credits 13
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Paul Mooney: The Godfather of Comedy Film | Writer |
| 2010 | Paul Mooney: It's the End of the World Film | Writer |
| 2007 | Paul Mooney: Know Your History - Jesus Is Black... So Was Cleopatra Film | Writer |
| 2002 | Paul Mooney: Analyzing White America Film | Writer, Executive Producer |
| 2001 | Call Me Claus Film | Story |
| 1989 | The Debbie Allen Special Film | Writer |
| 1986 | Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling Film | Screenplay |
| 1983 | Richard Pryor: Here and Now Film | Writer |
| 1979 | Richard Pryor: Live in Concert Film | Writer |
| 1977 | Freeman Film | Writer |
| 1977 | The Richard Pryor Special? Film | Writer, Casting |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Writer (1 ep) |
| 1972 | Sanford and Son TV | Story (1 ep) |