| Paul Mooney Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 0½ in |
| Weight | 85 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 4, 1941 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Date of Death | May 19, 2021 |
Paul Mooney was an American comedian, writer, social critic, and actor who gained recognition as a writer for comedian Richard Pryor and for his collaborations with Redd Foxx, Eddie Murphy, and Dave Chappelle. He had been a part of a number of shows and movies which include Paul Mooney: Analyzing White America, The Richard Pryor Show, The Buddy Holly Story, Which Way Is Up?, In the Army Now, Chappelle’s Show, Know Your History: Jesus Is Black; So Was Cleopatra, Meet the Blacks, The Larry Sanders Show, Sanford and Son, In Living Color, Judge Mooney, and Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling.
Born Name
Paul Gladney
Other Name
Paul Mooney
Age
He was born on August 4, 1941.
Died
At the age of 79, he died of a heart attack on May 19, 2021, at his home in Oakland, California, United States.
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Nationality
Education
Paul Mooney studied at Berkeley High School located in Berkeley, California, United States.
Occupation
Comedian, Writer, Social Critic, Actor
Family
- Father – George Gladney
- Mother – LaVoya Ealy
- Others – Aimay Ealy (Maternal Grandmother)
Medium
Stand-up Comedy, Television, Film, Books
Genre
Observational Comedy, Improvisational Comedy, Sketch Comedy
Subjects
African-American History, African-American Culture, American Politics, Identity Politics, Current Events, Racism, Race Relations, Pop Culture
Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, his net worth was $500 Thousand in 2021.
Build
Average
Height
6 ft 0½ in or 184 cm
Weight
85 kg or 187.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Paul Mooney had dated –
- Yvonne Mooney – He was married to Yvonne Mooney and they were blessed with 3 children.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Paul Mooney was of African-American descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
A deep, rich voice
Paul Mooney Facts
- His father coined the nickname “Mooney” after the original Scarface (1932) actor Paul Muni (which itself was the actor’s stage name).
- Paul Mooney made his first theatrical film appearance in the comedy film, Which Way Is Up?, in 1977.
- He portrayed the character of singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur Sam Cooke in the 1978 biographical film, The Buddy Holly Story, which is based on the life story of rock musician Buddy Holly.
- His memoir titled Black Is the New White was released in 2007.
- His brother announced in November 2014 that Mooney had prostate cancer. Nevertheless, he continued to tour and perform his stand-up comedy act.
- It was alleged by Richard Pryor’s ex-bodyguard, Rashon Khan, in an August 2019 interview with Comedy Hype that Mooney had molested Pryor’s son, Richard Pryor Jr., when Pryor Jr. was a child. Rashon Khan also added that Pryor had a desire to have Mooney killed in a murder-for-hire plot over this incident.
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