Paul Mooney
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.
Filmography 38
Movies (30)
I Am Richard Pryor2019Self - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)
Meet the Blacks2016Klansman
Paul Mooney: A Piece of My Mind - God Bless America2014Himself
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic2013Self- Paul Mooney: The Godfather of Comedy2012As himself
All Star Comedy Jam: Live from Dallas2010
Paul Mooney: It's the End of the World2010Himself
Good Hair2009Self
Sombra azul2009Janitor
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy2009Self
Paul Mooney: Know Your History - Jesus Is Black... So Was Cleopatra2007Self
Homie Spumoni2006George
Paul Mooney: Analyzing White America2002Self- The Old Settler2001Man at Counter
Bamboozled2000Junebug
High Freakquency1998
Sandra Bernhard: Confessions of a Pretty Lady1994Self
The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder1994Self
Andrew Dice Clay and His Gang Live! The Valentine's Day Massacre1993Self
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 41989
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 21988
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 11987
Hollywood Shuffle1987President of NAACP
Black Hollywood1984Self
Richard Pryor: Here and Now1983Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Bustin' Loose1981Marvin
The Buddy Holly Story1978Sam
Which Way Is Up?1977Inspector Caine
Carter's Army1975Soldier
FTA1972Self
Shows (8)
DTLA2012Silas
Chappelle's Show2003
Hollywood Squares1998Self - Panelist
Full Frontal Comedy1996self
Late Show with David Letterman1993Self - Guest
The Larry Sanders Show1992Clyde
The Richard Pryor Show1977Floyd
Good Times1974