Paul Mooney (born February 23, 1940) is an American comedian, writer, television and film actor.

Paul John Kevin Mooney (born Dublin, October 15 1976) is an Irish cricketer.

A member of the successful North County, Mooney is a medium-pace bowler and competent lower-order batsman. He first appeared for Ireland in 1998, against Marylebone Cricket Club at Lurgan.

Mooney has often reserved his best efforts at international level for fixtures involving more exalted opposition, most notably against Zimbabwe at Clontarf in June 2000, when he removed both Andy and Grant Flower for nought in the process of contributing 4-24 to Ireland's forlorn defence of a meagre total. Three years later, Mooney's 2-19 was a crucial component of Ireland's 10-wicket victory over the same opposition at Stormont. He also featured in Ireland's historic victory over the West Indies at the Belfast venue in June 2004, when three valuable wickets mitigated the 67 runs Mooney surrendered off his ten overs.

Mooney, a survivor of Ireland's disastrous 2001 ICC Trophy campaign in Canada (where his 4-17 against Bermuda emerged as a rare highlight of a catastrophic tour) featured in all six matches at the 2005 event, which Ireland hosted. An integral member of the formidable bowling unit which served Ireland so well, Mooney took eight wickets at 25.12 (including 3-10 against Uganda) as Ireland claimed the runners-up position and consequent qualification for the 2007 Cricket World Cup. Mooney has been named in the Irish squad which will challenge Pakistan, Zimbabwe and the West Indian hosts in Group D of the competition. As of September 2006, he has appeared in one ODI against England.

Paul Mooney, was Richard Halliburton's editor and ghostwriter.

Wrote some of comedian Richard Pryor's stand up comedy material.

Created the character Homey the Clown on "In Living Color" (1990) .

Father of The Mooney Twins (Daryl Mooney (I) and Dwayne Mooney (I)) and Shane Mooney.

Stand up comic with a deep, rich voice. His act focuses mainly on race and social issues.

Grew up in Oakland.

Has given many young stand up comics their first break into show business such as Argus Hamilton and Sandra Bernhard.

Was comedian Sandra Bernhard's mentor years ago. They are still close friends.

Wrote stand up comedy material for Redd Foxx (I).