Paul Mooney
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.
Known For
Late Show with David Letterman
Saturday Night Live
Hollywood Squares
The Larry Sanders Show
Sanford and Son
Good Times
Chappelle's Show
Full Frontal Comedy
DTLA
Call Me Claus
The Richard Pryor Show
Meet the Blacks
Bamboozled
Hollywood Shuffle
The Buddy Holly Story
Bustin' Loose
Good Hair
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic