Paul Mooney

Born: 1941-08-04

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.


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Good Hair

as Himself
Released: 2009-10-09

An exposé of comic proportions that only Chris Rock could pull off, GOOD HAIR visits beauty...

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FTA

as Self
Released: 1972-07-21

A documentary about a political troupe headed by actors Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland which...

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Bamboozled

as Junebug
Released: 2000-10-06

TV producer Pierre Delacroix becomes frustrated when network brass reject his sitcom idea....

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Meet the Blacks

as Klansman
Released: 2016-04-01

As Carl Black gets the opportunity to move his family out of Chicago in hope of a better life,...

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Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

as Self
Released: 2013-04-23

Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of Richard Pryor...

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Hollywood Shuffle

as President of NAACP
Released: 1987-03-20

Aspiring actor and hot-dog stand employee Bobby Taylor catches the ire of his grandmother for...

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Bustin' Loose

as Marvin
Released: 1981-05-22

After ex-con Joe Braxton violates his probation, he is given a second chance. All he has to do...

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The Buddy Holly Story

as Sam
Released: 1978-05-18

A chronicle of the rise and brief career of rock 'n' roll star Buddy Holly, who aspires to play...

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I Am Richard Pryor

as Self - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)
Released: 2019-03-12

The life story of Richard Pryor (1940-2005), the legendary performer and iconic social satirist...

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Which Way Is Up?

as Inspector Caine
Released: 1977-11-04

Orange picker Leroy Jones inadvertently becomes a union leader and is forced out of town,...

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Carter's Army

as Soldier
Released: 1970-01-27

A racist officer is put in charge of an all-black squad of troops charged with the mission of...

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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

as Self
Released: 2009-01-01

Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination...

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Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2

as uncredited
Released: 1988-09-24

Director Robert Townsend (Hollywood Shuffle) knows how to construct and, when necessary, even...

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Richard Pryor: Here and Now

as Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Released: 1983-10-28

One of comedian Richard Pryor's later stand-up performances. As foul-mouthed as ever, Pryor...

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Black Hollywood

as Self
Released: 1984-11-28

Shot entirely on location in Hollywood in 1984, this feature documentary explores the role of...

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Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1

as uncredited
Released: 1987-12-19

From comedian and filmmaker Robert Townsend (Hollywood Shuffle) comes this collection of comedy...

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Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4

as uncredited
Released: 1989-09-16

Director Robert Townsend (Hollywood Shuffle) knows how to construct and, when necessary, even...

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High Freakquency

as uncredited
Released: 1998-06-01

A day in the life of an urban radio station.

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The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder

as Self
Released: 1994-01-01

Rudy Ray Moore tells all as only he can in this all-new retrospective legendary career. From his...

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Homie Spumoni

as George
Released: 2006-09-08

All his life, African-American Renato has been raised in an Italian-American family. Completely...

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All Star Comedy Jam: Live from Dallas

as uncredited
Released: 2010-10-05

Academy Award winner and one of the Original Queens of Comedy, Mo'Nique rules the stage as host...

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Paul Mooney: Analyzing White America

as Himself
Released: 2002-01-01

A 2002 stand-up comedy special starring comedian Paul Mooney, with Joe Inscoe, Bridget Gethis,...

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Sandra Bernhard: Confessions of a Pretty Lady

as Self
Released: 1994-04-24

Bernhard, an actress-comedienne whose brassy humor attracts a cult-like following, here offers a...

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Sombra azul

as Janitor
Released: 2009-02-11

Three people try to fulfill their fantasies at a pool one night and discover why fantasies...

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Paul Mooney: Know Your History - Jesus Is Black... So Was Cleopatra

as Self
Released: 2007-02-06

Few comedians can stir up controversy like the legendary Paul Mooney -- writer for Richard...

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Paul Mooney: It's the End of the World

as Himself
Released: 2010-02-16

For this hilarious concert flick, comedian Paul Mooney brought his irreverent stand-up act to...

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Paul Mooney: A Piece of My Mind - God Bless America

as Himself
Released: 2014-03-18

The venomous, no holds barred style of standup comedy legend Paul Mooney is on full display in...

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Hollywood Squares

as Self - Panelist
First aired: 1998-09-14

On September 14, 1998, a Hollywood Squares revival debuted with Tom Bergeron as its host. In...

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Chappelle's Show

as uncredited
First aired: 2003-01-22

Dave Chappelle's singular point of view is unleashed through a combination of laidback stand-up...

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Good Times

as uncredited
First aired: 1974-02-08

Good Times is an American sitcom that originally aired from February 8, 1974, until August 1,...

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The Richard Pryor Show

as Floyd
First aired: 1977-09-13

The Richard Pryor Show is an American comedy variety series starring Richard Pryor. It premiered...

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DTLA

as Silas
First aired: 2012-10-24

The relationships and sex lives of a diverse group of friends who works and lives in the vibrant...

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