Paul Mooney (comedian)

Paul Gladney , better known by the stage name Paul Mooney, is an American comedian, writer, social critic, television and film actor. He is best known for his appearances on Chappelles Show and as a writer for the comedian Richard Pryor.

Mooney was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and moved to Oakland, California seven years later. His parents are George Gladney and LaVoya Ealy. Mooney was raised primarily by his grandmother Aimay Ealy, known among the family as Mama. Mama coined the nickname Mooney after the original Scarface actor Paul Muni.

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