Paul Mooney: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 19
- on screen
- 1970–2021
- box office
- $50.1M
- average score
- 67
The Best Paul Mooney Movies
The films of Paul Mooney that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Bustin’ Loose (1981) leads with $31.3M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
Paul Mooney's Career in Numbers
Paul Mooney's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Paul Mooney works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Carter’s Army (1970) to Paul Mooney: The Godfather of Comedy (2012), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Paul Mooney Movies by Decade
- 1970s 1
- 1980s 4
- 2000s 1
- 2010s 2
The 1980s were Paul Mooney's busiest decade, with 4 films.
Paul Mooney Movies by Genre
- Tv movie 3
- Comedy 3
- Drama 2
Tv movie is the genre Paul Mooney has worked in most, with 3 films, ahead of comedy (3).
Paul Mooney Career Milestones
- First film
- Carter’s Army 1970
- Biggest box office hit
- Bustin’ Loose $31.3M worldwide
- Newest film
- Paul Mooney: The Godfather of Comedy 2012
Paul Mooney Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Paul Mooney is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 67. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Paul Mooney Movies as an Actor
8- 2012
Paul Mooney: The Godfather of Comedy as As himself · Tv movie - 2010
All Star Comedy Jam: Live from Dallas Comedy - 2006
Homie Spumoni as George · Comedy - 1988
Drowning by Numbers as Teigan · Comedy Worldwide box office: $478K - 1985
Dance with a Stranger as Clive Gunnell · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.17M - 1983
Richard Pryor: Here and Now as Announcer (voice) (uncredited) · Tv movie Worldwide box office: $16.2M - 1981
Bustin’ Loose as Marvin · Drama Worldwide box office: $31.3M - 1970
Carter’s Army as Soldier · Tv movie
Paul Mooney in Documentaries & Specials
11- 2021
F.T.A. as Self · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 83 - 2019
I Am Richard Pryor as Self - Actor and Comedian (archive footage) · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 50 - 2014
Paul Mooney: A Piece of My Mind - God Bless America as Himself · Comedy - 2013
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic as Self · Documentary - 2010
Paul Mooney: It’s the End of the World as Himself · Comedy - 2009
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy as Self · Comedy - 2007
Paul Mooney: Know Your History - Jesus Is Black… So Was Cleopatra as Self · Documentary - 2002
Paul Mooney: Analyzing White America as Self · Comedy - 1994
The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder as Self · Documentary - 1984
Black Hollywood as Self · Documentary - 1972
FTA as Self · Music
Who Paul Mooney Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Paul Mooney shares the most films with. Richard Pryor comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Michael Schultz (3).
Paul Mooney: Questions & Answers
How many movies Paul Mooney has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Paul Mooney been in?
Paul Mooney is credited on 19 films, from 1970 to 2021. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Paul Mooney's highest-grossing movie?
Bustin’ Loose (1981) is Paul Mooney's biggest box office hit, with $31.3M worldwide, ahead of Richard Pryor: Here and Now (1983) ($16.2M). Across every film with box office figures, Paul Mooney's movies have made $50.1M.
Paul Mooney's biggest hits What is the best Paul Mooney movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Paul Mooney's best-rated film is F.T.A. (2021) with a score of 83, followed by I Am Richard Pryor (2019) (50).
Best Paul Mooney movies, ranked What is Paul Mooney's newest movie?
The most recent film on Paul Mooney's filmography is F.T.A. (2021), in the role of Self.
Who does Paul Mooney work with most often?
Paul Mooney shares the most films with Richard Pryor (5 films), Michael Schultz (3 films) and Jane Fonda (2 films).
The Best Paul Mooney Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 19 credits.
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