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Paul Mooney
Acting

Paul Mooney

Born 1941-08-04
Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring Paul Mooney

Saturday Night Live
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Saturday Night Live

1975
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Late Show with David Letterman
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Late Show with David Letterman

1993
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Hollywood Squares
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Hollywood Squares

1998
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Chappelle's Show
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Chappelle's Show

2003
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The Larry Sanders Show
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The Larry Sanders Show

1992
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Meet the Blacks
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Meet the Blacks

2016
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Sanford and Son
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Sanford and Son

1972
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Good Times
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Good Times

1974
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Call Me Claus
Movie
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Call Me Claus

2001
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Bamboozled
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Bamboozled

2000
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (53 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
I Am Richard PryorI Am Richard PryorSelf - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)Movie2019
Meet the BlacksMeet the BlacksKlansmanMovie2016
Paul Mooney: A Piece of My Mind - God Bless AmericaPaul Mooney: A Piece of My Mind - God Bless AmericaHimselfMovie2014
Richard Pryor: Omit the LogicRichard Pryor: Omit the LogicSelfMovie2013
DTLADTLASilasTV Series2012
Paul Mooney: The Godfather of ComedyAs himselfMovie2012
Paul Mooney: The Godfather of ComedyWriterMovie2012
All Star Comedy Jam: Live from DallasAll Star Comedy Jam: Live from DallasSelf / AppearanceMovie2010
Paul Mooney: It's the End of the WorldPaul Mooney: It's the End of the WorldHimselfMovie2010
Paul Mooney: It's the End of the WorldPaul Mooney: It's the End of the WorldWriterMovie2010
Good HairGood HairSelfMovie2009
Sombra azulSombra azulJanitorMovie2009
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black ComedyWhy We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black ComedySelfMovie2009
Paul Mooney: Know Your History - Jesus Is Black... So Was CleopatraPaul Mooney: Know Your History - Jesus Is Black... So Was CleopatraSelfMovie2007
Paul Mooney: Know Your History - Jesus Is Black... So Was CleopatraPaul Mooney: Know Your History - Jesus Is Black... So Was CleopatraWriterMovie2007
Homie SpumoniHomie SpumoniGeorgeMovie2006
Chappelle's ShowChappelle's ShowSelf / AppearanceTV Series2003
Paul Mooney: Analyzing White AmericaPaul Mooney: Analyzing White AmericaSelfMovie2002
Paul Mooney: Analyzing White AmericaPaul Mooney: Analyzing White AmericaWriterMovie2002
Paul Mooney: Analyzing White AmericaPaul Mooney: Analyzing White AmericaExecutive ProducerMovie2002
Call Me ClausCall Me ClausStoryMovie2001
The Old SettlerThe Old SettlerMan at CounterMovie2001
BamboozledBamboozledJunebugMovie2000
Hollywood SquaresHollywood SquaresSelf - PanelistTV Series1998
High FreakquencyHigh FreakquencySelf / AppearanceMovie1998
Full Frontal ComedyFull Frontal ComedyselfTV Series1996
Sandra Bernhard: Confessions of a Pretty LadySandra Bernhard: Confessions of a Pretty LadySelfMovie1994
The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & BadderThe Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & BadderSelfMovie1994
Late Show with David LettermanLate Show with David LettermanSelf - GuestTV Series1993
Andrew Dice Clay and His Gang Live! The Valentine's Day MassacreAndrew Dice Clay and His Gang Live! The Valentine's Day MassacreSelfMovie1993
The Larry Sanders ShowThe Larry Sanders ShowClydeTV Series1992
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4Self / AppearanceMovie1989
The Debbie Allen SpecialWriterMovie1989
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2Self / AppearanceMovie1988
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1Self / AppearanceMovie1987
Hollywood ShuffleHollywood ShufflePresident of NAACPMovie1987
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is CallingJo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is CallingScreenplayMovie1986
Black HollywoodBlack HollywoodSelfMovie1984
Richard Pryor: Here and NowRichard Pryor: Here and NowAnnouncer (voice) (uncredited)Movie1983
Richard Pryor: Here and NowRichard Pryor: Here and NowWriterMovie1983
Bustin' LooseBustin' LooseMarvinMovie1981
Richard Pryor: Live in ConcertRichard Pryor: Live in ConcertWriterMovie1979
The Buddy Holly StoryThe Buddy Holly StorySamMovie1978
FreemanFreemanWriterMovie1977
Which Way Is Up?Which Way Is Up?Inspector CaineMovie1977
The Richard Pryor ShowThe Richard Pryor ShowFloydTV Series1977
The Richard Pryor Special?The Richard Pryor Special?WriterMovie1977
The Richard Pryor Special?The Richard Pryor Special?CastingMovie1977
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night LiveWriterTV Series1975
Carter's ArmyCarter's ArmySoldierMovie1975
Good TimesGood TimesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1974
FTAFTASelfMovie1972
Sanford and SonSanford and SonStoryTV Series1972