Dwayne Mooney Biography – Dwayne Mooney Wiki
Dwayne Mooney is an American actor, and stand-up comedian known for The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979), Reach Around Radio (2011), and Actors Entertainment (2009) as stated in his IMDB profile. He is also famously known for being the son of Paul Mooney who was an American comedian, writer, social critic, and actor, best known as a writer for comedian Richard Pryor. He was best known for his work in comedic circles, including his comedy albums and time as head writer on “The Richard Pryor” show. He is also credited as a major writer on many influential Black sitcoms and comedies, including Good Times, In Living Color, Pryor’s Place, Chappelle’s Show, and the faux reality television parody the Real Husbands of Hollywood.
In addition to his comedy writing, Paul also starred in several films, most recently the 2016 film Meet the Blacks. Paul also featured in The Buddy Holly Story, where he played Sam Cooke, “Bustin’ Loose,” “Hollywood Shuffle,” and “Bamboozled.”
Dwayne Mooney Age
His age is not known. However his father Paul Mooney was born on August 4, 1941, in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States and died on May 19, 2021 in California. He was aged 79.
Dwayne Mooney Wife
According to a post he previously posted on Instagram in 2014, he wrote that he was in a polyamorous relationship with his wife Billie and his life partner known as Melissa.
Dwayne Mooney Parents
He is the son of the late Paul Mooney and his mother Yvonne Mooney. His parents got married in 1973 but later divorced. His father passed on on May 19, 2021, after suffering a heart attack at his home in Oakland, California. He was 79.
Dwayne Mooney Siblings
He has four siblings named Daryl Mooney, his twin brother who is an actor and a writer, his half-sister who is a model named Spring Mooney, Shane Mooney, and his brother Symeon Mooney who was tragically killed in 2001.
Dwayne Mooney – Paul Mooney Death
His father Paul Mooney died on May 19, 2021, after suffering a heart attack in his home in Oakland, California, United States. His representative, Cassandra Williams confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday about his demise. Learning about his death, his friends and fans took to social media platforms to pay tribute to the fallen comedian.
‘RIP comedy legend, Paul Mooney! You were both funny and poignant. So happy to have witnessed your genius live. Rest well!!! Pour down some laughter here. We need it.” Viola Davis wrote in a tweet.
