Paul Mooney
Date of birth: 1941-08-04
Place of birth: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Paul Gladney
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.
Movie Credits
Richard Pryor: Here and Now
1983-10-28
One of comedian Richard Pryor's later stand-up performances. As foul-mouthed as ever, Pryor touches
Good Hair
2009-10-09
An exposé of comic proportions that only Chris Rock could pull off, GOOD HAIR visits beauty salons a
The Buddy Holly Story
1978-05-18
A chronicle of the rise and brief career of rock 'n' roll star Buddy Holly, who aspires to play musi
I Am Richard Pryor
2019-03-12
The life story of Richard Pryor (1940-2005), the legendary performer and iconic social satirist who
Paul Mooney: Analyzing White America
2002-01-01
A 2002 stand-up comedy special starring comedian Paul Mooney, with Joe Inscoe, Bridget Gethis, and K
Paul Mooney: It's the End of the World
2010-02-16
Stand-up comedy at The Lodge, a gentleman's club in Texas.
Paul Mooney: Know Your History - Jesus Is Black... So Was Cleopatra
2007-02-06
Few comedians can stir up controversy like the legendary Paul Mooney -- writer for Richard Pryor, cr
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
2009-01-01
Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of th
Paul Mooney: The Godfather of Comedy
2012-02-03
The venomous, no-holds-barred style of standup comedy legend Paul Mooney is on full display in this
Which Way Is Up?
1977-11-04
Orange picker Leroy Jones inadvertently becomes a union leader and is forced out of town, leaving be
The Old Settler
2001-04-25
The Old Settler is the story of two middle-aged sisters, Elizabeth and Quilly, who share an apartmen
High Freakquency
1998-06-01
A day in the life of an urban radio station.
Sandra Bernhard: Confessions of a Pretty Lady
1994-04-24
Bernhard, an actress-comedienne whose brassy humor attracts a cult-like following, here offers a sem
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
1988-09-24
Director Robert Townsend (Hollywood Shuffle) knows how to construct and, when necessary, even milk a
Homie Spumoni
2006-09-08
All his life, African-American Renato has been raised in an Italian-American family. Completely unaw
Sombra azul
2009-02-11
Three people try to fulfill their fantasies at a pool one night and discover why fantasies should ne
FTA
1972-07-21
A documentary about a political troupe headed by actors Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland which trave
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1
1987-12-19
From comedian and filmmaker Robert Townsend (Hollywood Shuffle) comes this collection of comedy sket
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4
1989-09-16
Director Robert Townsend (Hollywood Shuffle) knows how to construct and, when necessary, even milk a
Carter's Army
1975-05-25
A racist officer is put in charge of an all-black squad of troops charged with the mission of blowin
Meet the Blacks
2016-04-01
As Carl Black gets the opportunity to move his family out of Chicago in hope of a better life, their
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
2013-04-23
Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of Richard Pryor - on
Paul Mooney: A Piece of My Mind - God Bless America
2014-03-18
The venomous, no holds barred style of standup comedy legend Paul Mooney is on full display in this
Bamboozled
2000-10-06
Frustrated when network brass reject his sitcom idea, producer Pierre Delacroix pitches the worst id
The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder
1994-01-01
Rudy Ray Moore tells all as only he can in this all-new retrospective legendary career. From his hum
Hollywood Shuffle
1987-03-20
Aspiring actor and hot-dog stand employee Bobby Taylor catches the ire of his grandmother for auditi
Bustin' Loose
1981-05-22
After ex-con Joe Braxton violates his probation, he is given a second chance. All he has to do is dr
All Star Comedy Jam: Live from Dallas
2010-10-05
Academy Award winner and one of the Original Queens of Comedy, Mo'Nique rules the stage as host of t
Black Hollywood
1984-11-28
Shot entirely on location in Hollywood in 1984, this feature documentary explores the role of black
Andrew Dice Clay and His Gang Live! The Valentine's Day Massacre
1993-02-14
Live TV-special.