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Paul Mooney was a film actor, television actor and screenwriter. Born on August 4, 1941, Paul Mooney was from Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Death is recorded on May 19, 2021, at the age of 79. Schooling on record includes Berkeley High School.
My Take
Paul Mooney was, in my view, one of comedy's bravest truth-tellers. From Shreveport, Louisiana, he became Richard Pryor's writing partner and lent his voice to Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle and beyond. What moves me is that his jokes were never just jokes; they were scalpels aimed at America's racial wounds, laced with intelligence and a hard-won anger. He could make you laugh and flinch in the same breath. Since his passing in 2021, I have come to appreciate how much of modern provocative stand-up traces back to his fearless template. He earned every bit of my respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Paul Mooney
- Name (Japanese)
- ポール・ムーニー
- Reading
- ぽーる・むーにー
- Born
- August 4, 1941 – May 19, 2021
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Snake
- Origin
- Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / screenwriter / television producer / comedian
2. Background
- High school
- Berkeley High School
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul%20Mooney%20(comedian)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2911728
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Paul Mooney born?
Born August 4, 1941.
When did Paul Mooney die?
Died May 19, 2021, aged 79.
Where was Paul Mooney from?
Paul Mooney was from Shreveport, Louisiana, United States.
What did Paul Mooney do?
Paul Mooney worked as film actor, television actor, screenwriter, television producer, comedian.
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