Little Richard
Known for Acting · 101 credits
- Born
- 1932-12-05
- Died
- 2020-05-09
- Place of birth
- Macon, Georgia, USA
- Also known as
- Richard Wayne Penniman
Biography
Richard Wayne Penniman (December 5, 1932 - May 9, 2020), better known as Little Richard, was a flamboyant and groundbreaking American singer, songwriter and musician.
Little Richard was a pioneering influence on the birth of Rock 'n' Roll.
Known For
TV Shows (33)
The Simpsons
1989
as Little Richard (voice)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005
as Self
Raw
1993
as Little Richard
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
Columbo
1971
as Little Richard
Full House
1987
as Little Richard
The Drew Carey Show
1995
as Little Richard
Miami Vice
1984
as Marvelle Quinn
Las Vegas
2003
as Little Richard
Hollywood Squares
1998
as Self - Panelist
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
as Self - Guest
Baywatch
1989
as Maurice the Cook
Martin
1992
as The Exterminator
Blossom
1990
as Little Richard
Basketball: A Love Story
2018
as Self (archive footage)
Best Week Ever
2004
The Midnight Special
1972
as Self
American Bandstand
1957
as Self
Hearts Afire
1992
as Little Richard
Donny & Marie
1976
as Self
Muppets Tonight
1996
as Self
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969
as Self
Seven Ages of Rock
2007
as Self
Friday People
1985
The Barbara McNair Show
1969
as Self
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures
1990
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
1995
as Self
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Celebrity Duets
2006
70 Years of Youth Revolt
2020
as Self (archive footage)
The Smothers Brothers Summer Show
1970
McCartney 3, 2, 1
2021
as Self (archive footage)
Movies (68)
Sweet Toronto
1971
as Self
Last Action Hero
1993
as Self
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
2004
as Self (archive footage)
Mystery, Alaska
1999
as Self
Goddess of Love
1988
as Alphonso
Beatles '64
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Down and Out in Beverly Hills
1986
as Orvis Goodnight
James Brown: Soul Survivor
2003
Purple People Eater
1988
as Mayor
Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America
2009
as Self (archive footage)
Voices That Care
1991
as Self - Choir Member
The Girl Can't Help It
1956
as Himself (uncredited)
Food Rocks
1994
as Richard (uncredited)
Why Do Fools Fall In Love
1998
as Himself
Queen: Champions of the World
1995
as Self
The Late Shift
1996
as Little Richard
Christmas in Hollywood
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
1990
as Self
Chairman of the Board
1998
as Himself
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
1990
as Old King Cole
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
1988
as Self
RuPaul's Christmas Ball
1993
as Self
The Naked Truth
1992
as Airborne Mustard Lover
Let the Good Times Roll
1973
as Himself
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988
as Little Richard
No Hamburg, No Beatles
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
1995
as Self - Performer
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
1993
as Self - Special Guest
It's Black Entertainment
2002
as Self
Freddie Mercury: The Final Act
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
1989
as Little Richard
Electric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black Rocker
2005
as Self (archive footage)
Jimi Hendrix
1973
as Self
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
2012
as Self (archive footage)
The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades
1990
as Self
Sunset Heat
1992
as Brandon
Little Richard - Legends in Concert
1950
as Self
Little Richard: I Am Everything
2023
as Self (archive footage)
It's Little Richard
1964
as Himself
The Pickle
1993
as President
The Real Buddy Holly Story
1985
as Self (archive footage)
Piano Greats at the BBC
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
1998
as Self
Rudy Coby: Ridiculously Dangerous
1996
as Lounge Lizard (voice)
33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee
1969
as Himself
Be Cool About Fire Safety
1996
as Self
Quincy Jones... The First 50 Years
1998
as Self
Don't Knock The Rock U.K. 1964
as Little Richards
Catalina Caper
1967
as Self
The Debbie Allen Special
1989
as Self
Mister Rock and Roll
1957
as Himself
Johnny Cash: The Last Great American
2004
as Self
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
1987
as Self
Rock and Roll: The Early Days
1984
as Himself
Little Richard Live in Paris
1966
as Self
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s
1999
as Self (archive footage)
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
2023
as Self (archive footage)
Don't Knock The Rock
1956
as Himself
John & Yoko's Year of Peace
2000
as Self
The London Rock and Roll Show
1973
as Self
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
1997
as Self
The Road to Memphis
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'
1973
as Self
Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop
2001
as Himself
Prince: Musical Portrait
1989
as Self
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright
2009
The Little Richard Story
1980
as Himself
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
2023
as Self (Archival Footage)
About Little Richard
Richard Wayne Penniman (December 5, 1932 - May 9, 2020), better known as Little Richard, was a flamboyant and groundbreaking American singer, songwriter and musician. Little Richard was a pioneering influence on the birth of Rock 'n' Roll. With 101 credits spanning from 1950 to 2024, Little Richard has appeared in 68 films and 33 TV shows.
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Most Popular Little Richard Movies
- Sweet Toronto (1971) — as Self
- Last Action Hero (1993) — as Self
- Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody (2004) — as Self (archive footage)
- Mystery, Alaska (1999) — as Self
- Goddess of Love (1988) — as Alphonso
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