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Paul Mooney: Biography, Facts and Career

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Paul Gladney (August 4, 1941 – May 19, 2021), better known by the stage name Paul Mooney, was an American comedian, writer, and actor. 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, and acted in The Buddy Holly Story (1978), the Spike Lee-directed satirical film Bamboozled (2000), and Chappelle's Show.

Quick facts about Paul Mooney

  • Full name: Paul Mooney
  • Born: 1941-08-04
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Comedian
  • Wikidata ID: Q2911728

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Who is Paul Mooney?

Paul Gladney (August 4, 1941 – May 19, 2021), better known by the stage name Paul Mooney, was an American comedian, writer, and actor.

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Paul Mooney is United States.

When was Paul Mooney born?

Paul Mooney was born on 1941-08-04.

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