R.I.P. Paul Mooney

[Viper1j]

He also had his own segment on the Dave Chapelle show called: "Ask a Black Dude".

Paul Mooney, Pioneering Comic and Actor, Dies at 79

In addition to performing his own material, the icon was famously a writer for Richard Pryor.

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Paul Mooney, Pioneering Comic and Actor, Dies 79

In addition to performing his own material, the icon was famously a writer for Richard Pryor.



Paul Mooney, the pioneering comic, writer and actor, has died, his rep, Cassandra Williams, told The Hollywood Reporter. He was 79.

Mooney died Wednesday at 5:30 a.m. at his home in Oakland, California.

“Thank you all from the bottom of all of our hearts …you’re all are the best!…… Mooney World .. The Godfather of Comedy – ONE MOON MANY STARS! .. To all in love with this great man.. many thanks,” family posted on Mooney’s Twitter account Wednesday morning.

In addition to performing his own material, Mooney was famously a writer for the late comedian Richard Pryor. Mooney was introduced to a whole new generation of fans when he appeared multiple times on Chappelle’s Show, including the classic segment, “Ask a Black Dude.” Mooney has numerous film credits, including playing the legendary Sam Cooke in The Buddy Holly Story (1978).

 

[ivwshane]

Damn he was almost 80?! I enjoyed what I saw of him...thanks for the laughs!

 

[zinfamous]

Damn, Mooney and Grodin at the same time. Sad day for comedy-- these are some legendary, unique, and highly influential funny people. Not a lot of people realize that Mooney was behind a lot of incredibly successful black Comedians back in the day.

He had a reputation of happily grabbing the last, 2am slot at the club, and just shitting on everyone in the audience and not giving a fuck. It was, apparently, the thing to see; especially for other comedians.