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.
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
Cast Credits
Meet the Blacks
as Klansman
Paul Mooney: The Godfather of Comedy
as As himself
Sombra azul
as Janitor
Homie Spumoni
as George
The Old Settler
as Man at Counter
Bamboozled
as Junebug
Hollywood Shuffle
as President of NAACP
Bustin' Loose
as Marvin
The Buddy Holly Story
as Sam
Which Way Is Up?
as Inspector Caine
Carter's Army
as Soldier
Crew Credits
Paul Mooney: Analyzing White America
Executive Producer
Call Me Claus
Story
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Screenplay
Freeman
Writer
The Richard Pryor Special?
Casting