Acting
Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
Born · Died
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.
I Am Richard Pryor· 2019
Self - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)
Meet the Blacks· 2016
Klansman
Paul Mooney: A Piece of My Mind - God Bless America· 2014
Himself
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic· 2013
Self
Paul Mooney: The Godfather of Comedy· 2012
As himself
All Star Comedy Jam: Live from Dallas· 2010
Paul Mooney: It's the End of the World· 2010
Himself
Good Hair· 2009
Self
Sombra azul· 2009
Janitor
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy· 2009
Self
Paul Mooney: Know Your History - Jesus Is Black... So Was Cleopatra· 2007
Self
Homie Spumoni· 2006
George
Paul Mooney: Analyzing White America· 2002
Self
The Old Settler· 2001
Man at Counter
Bamboozled· 2000
Junebug
High Freakquency· 1998
Sandra Bernhard: Confessions of a Pretty Lady· 1994
Self
The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder· 1994
Self
Andrew Dice Clay and His Gang Live! The Valentine's Day Massacre· 1993
Self
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4· 1989
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2· 1988
Hollywood Shuffle· 1987
President of NAACP
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1· 1987
Black Hollywood· 1984
Self
Richard Pryor: Here and Now· 1983
Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Bustin' Loose· 1981
Marvin
The Buddy Holly Story· 1978
Sam
Which Way Is Up?· 1977
Inspector Caine
Carter's Army· 1975
Soldier
FTA· 1972
Self
