Paul Mooney (comedian)

Paul Mooney
Mooney in December 2009
Birth namePaul Gladney
Born(1941-08-04)August 4, 1941
Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedMay 19, 2021(2021-05-19) (aged 79)
Oakland, California, U.S.
MediumStand-up comedy, television, film, books
NationalityAmerican
Years active1962–2021
GenresObservational comedy, improvisational comedy, sketch comedy
Subject(s)African-American history, African-American culture, American politics, identity politics, current events, racism, race relations, pop culture
Notable works and rolesSam Cooke in The Buddy Holly Story
Junebug in Bamboozled
Negrodamus in Chappelle's Show

Paul Gladney (August 4, 1941 – May 19, 2021), better known by the stage name Paul Mooney, was an American comedian, writer, and actor.[1] He collaborated with Redd Foxx, Eddie Murphy and Dave Chappelle, wrote for comedian Richard Pryor and the television series Sanford and Son, In Living Color and Chappelle's Show, as well as acting in The Buddy Holly Story (1978), the Spike Lee-directed satirical film Bamboozled (2000), and Chappelle's Show.[2][3]

  1. ^ Ryfle, Steve (March 26, 2010). "Richard Pryor's Designated Writer: An Interview With Paul Mooney". PopMatters.
  2. ^ "7 Television Shows You Didn't Know Paul Mooney Wrote For". Essence. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  3. ^ Conan, Neal (December 8, 2009). "Mooney's Memories: 'Black Is The New White'". National Public Radio.