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Paul Mooney

Paul Mooney

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

I Am Richard Pryor
I Am Richard Pryor
2019 • Self - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)
Meet the Blacks
Meet the Blacks
2016 • Klansman
Paul Mooney: A Piece of My Mind - God Bless America
Paul Mooney: A Piece of My Mind - God Bless America
2014 • Himself
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
2013 • Self
Paul Mooney: The Godfather of Comedy
2012 • As himself
All Star Comedy Jam: Live from Dallas
All Star Comedy Jam: Live from Dallas
2010
Paul Mooney: It's the End of the World
Paul Mooney: It's the End of the World
2010 • Himself
Good Hair
Good Hair
2009 • Self

Full filmography

I Am Richard Pryor
I Am Richard Pryor
2019 • Self - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)
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Meet the Blacks
Meet the Blacks
2016 • Klansman
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Good Hair
Good Hair
2009 • Self
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Sombra azul
Sombra azul
2009 • Janitor
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The Old Settler
2001 • Man at Counter
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Bamboozled
Bamboozled
2000 • Junebug
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Hollywood Shuffle
Hollywood Shuffle
1987 • President of NAACP
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Richard Pryor: Here and Now
Richard Pryor: Here and Now
1983 • Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
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Which Way Is Up?
Which Way Is Up?
1977 • Inspector Caine
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Carter's Army
Carter's Army
1975 • Soldier
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FTA
FTA
1972 • Self
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Paul Mooney – Biography, Known For & Filmography