Paul Mooney

Born: 1941-08-04

Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA

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

Bustin' Loose
Bamboozled
Freeman
Call Me Claus
Meet the Blacks
Good Hair
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
The Buddy Holly Story

Top Movie Credits

Bamboozled Junebug
Freeman Writer