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.
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Filmography
all 94
self 62
Movies 61
TV Shows 33
Producer 1
Songs
High Card's Bluff (2023)
Movie
Self (Archival Footage)
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll (2023)
Movie
Self - Architect of Rock & Roll
Little Richard: I Am Everything (2023)
Movie
Piano Greats at the BBC (2022)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
McCartney 3, 2, 1 (2021)
TV
Self (archive footage)
70 Years of Youth Revolt (2020)
TV
Self - Singer
Glam Rock: Splendeur et Décadence (2019)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
Basketball: A Love Story (2018)
TV
Self
James Brown - The Man, The Music & The Message (2014)
Movie
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ (2012)
Movie
Self
The Roaring 20s: Mick Jagger's Glory Years (2011)
Movie
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright (2009)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America (2009)
Movie
Self
Seven Ages of Rock (2007)
TV
Self - Judge / Self
Celebrity Duets (2006)
TV
Self
Sad to Be Gay (2005)
Movie
Self
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005)
TV
6.08
Self
Johnny Cash: The Last Great American (2004)
Movie
Best Week Ever (2004)
TV
Himself
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody (2004)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
Christmas from Hollywood (2003)
Movie
Las Vegas (2003)
TV
5.86
The Road to Memphis (2003)
Movie
Self
It's Black Entertainment (2002)
Movie
Himself
Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop (2001)
Movie
Songs
The Trumpet of the Swan (2001)
Movie
Executive Producer
Little Richard (2000)
Movie
John & Yoko's Year of Peace (2000)
Movie
Self
Mystery, Alaska (1999)
Movie
2
Self - Panelist
Hollywood Squares (1998)
TV
Himself
Why Do Fools Fall In Love (1998)
Movie
Self
Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years (1998)
Movie
Himself
Chairman of the Board (1998)
Movie
6
Self
Motown 40: The Music is Forever (1998)
Movie
Self
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits! (1997)
Movie
Self
Be Cool About Fire Safety (1996)
Movie
Little Richard
The Late Shift (1996)
Movie
Performer
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way (1995)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
The Beatles Anthology (1995)
TV
2
Little Richard
The Drew Carey Show (1995)
TV
5.27
Self
The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
TV
Self
The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
Movie
Theme Song Performance
The Magic School Bus (1994)
TV
7.75
Self
RuPaul's Christmas Ball (1993)
Movie
Little Richard
Last Action Hero (1993)
Movie
5.78
President
The Pickle (1993)
Movie
Little Richard
WWE Raw (1993)
TV
6.66
Airborne Mustard Lover
The Naked Truth (1992)
Movie
Hearts Afire (1992)
TV
Martin (1992)
TV
6
Brandon
Sunset Heat (1992)
Movie
Self
The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades (1990)
Movie
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures (1990)
TV
2
Old King Cole
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme (1990)
Movie
Self - Choir Member
Voices That Care (1990)
Movie
The Simpsons (1989)
TV
6.75
Baywatch (1989)
TV
6.31
Prince: Musical Portrait (1989)
Movie
Little Richard
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll (1989)
Movie
Self
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special (1988)
Movie
Mayor
Purple People Eater (1988)
Movie
Alphonso
Goddess of Love (1988)
Movie
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz (1988)
Movie
Self
Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll (1987)
Movie
P.J. Pinkston
Bustin' Loose (1987)
TV
Full House (1987)
TV
6.57
Orvis Goodnight
Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986)
Movie
6
Self (archive footage)
Buddy Holly (1985)
Movie
Miami Vice (1984)
TV
7
Goldfish / Dancing Robot / Cat
Fun with Mr. Future (1982)
Movie
Self
The Little Richard Story (1980)
Movie
Self
Donny & Marie (1976)
TV
Self
Jimi Hendrix (1973)
Movie
Self
Let the Good Times Roll (1973)
Movie
Self
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin' (1973)
Movie
Self
The London Rock and Roll Show (1973)
Movie
Host
The Midnight Special (1972)
TV
Self
Sweet Toronto (1971)
Movie
Little Richard
Columbo (1971)
TV
5.78
The Smothers Brothers Summer Show (1970)
TV
Self
The Barbara McNair Show (1969)
TV
Himself
33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee (1969)
Movie
Self
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (1969)
TV
Self - Guest
The Dick Cavett Show (1968)
TV
Self
Catalina Caper (1967)
Movie
Self
It's Little Richard (1964)
Movie
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
TV
6
Self
The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
TV
Himself
Mister Rock and Roll (1957)
Movie
Self
American Bandstand (1957)
TV
Himself
Don't Knock The Rock (1956)
Movie
Himself (uncredited)
The Girl Can't Help It (1956)
Movie
8
Self
Little Richard - Legends in Concert (1950)
Movie
Self
Rock & Roll
TV
Ratings
Average 5.84
Based on 982 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1950
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1993
1988
2023
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1932-12-05
Deathday2020-05-09 (87 years old)
Birth NameRichard Wayne Penniman
Birth PlaceMacon, United States of America
FatherEnotris Johnson
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsRichard Wayne Penniman
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
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