Little Richard
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
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
95
Gender
Male
Birthday
1932-12-05 (92 years old)
Place of Birth
Macon, Georgia, USA
Acting
2025
Becoming Led Zeppelin as Self (archive footage)2024
Beatles '64 as Self (archive footage)2024
No Hamburg No Beatles as Self (archive footage)2023
Little Richard: I Am Everything as Self (archive footage)2023
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World as Self (archive footage)2023
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll as Self (Archival Footage)2022
Piano Greats at the BBC as Self (archive footage)2021
McCartney 3, 2, 1 as Self (archive footage)2020
70 Years of Youth Revolt as Self (archive footage)2018
Basketball: A Love Story as Self (archive footage)2012
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as Self (archive footage)2009
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright as Not available2009
Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America as Self (archive footage)2007
Seven Ages of Rock as Self2006
Celebrity Duets as Not available2005
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson as Self2004
Best Week Ever as Not available2004
Johnny Cash: The Last Great American as Self2004
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody as Self (archive footage)2003
Las Vegas as Not available2003
Christmas in Hollywood as Self (archive footage)2003
James Brown: Soul Survivor as Not available2003
The Road to Memphis as Self (archive footage)2002
It's Black Entertainment as Self2001
Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop as Himself2000
John & Yoko's Year of Peace as Self1999
Mystery, Alaska as Self1999
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s as Self (archive footage)1998
Hollywood Squares as Self - Panelist1998
Why Do Fools Fall In Love as Himself1998
Chairman of the Board as Himself1998
Motown 40: The Music is Forever as Self1998
Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years as Self1997
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits! as Self1996
E! True Hollywood Story as Not available1996
Muppets Tonight as Self1996
The Late Shift as Little Richard1996
Be Cool About Fire Safety as Self1995
The Drew Carey Show as Little Richard1995
The History of Rock 'n' Roll as Self1995
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way as Self - Performer1995
The History of Rock 'n' Roll as Self1993
Raw as Little Richard1993
Last Action Hero as Self1993
The Pickle as President1993
RuPaul's Christmas Ball as Self1992
Hearts Afire as Little Richard1992
Martin as Not available1992
The Naked Truth as Airborne Mustard Lover1992
Sunset Heat as Brandon1991
Voices That Care as Self - Choir Member1990
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures as Not available1990
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme as Old King Cole1990
The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades as Self1989
The Simpsons as Little Richard (voice)1989
Baywatch as Not available1989
Prince: Musical Portrait as Self1989
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll as Little Richard1988
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special as Self1988
Purple People Eater as Mayor1988
Goddess of Love as Alphonso1988
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz as Little Richard1987
Full House as Little Richard1987
Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll as Self1986
Down and Out in Beverly Hills as Orvis Goodnight1985
The Real Buddy Holly Story as Self (archive footage)1984
Miami Vice as Not available1984
Rock and Roll: The Early Days as Himself1980
The Little Richard Story as Himself1976
Donny & Marie as Self1973
Jimi Hendrix as Self1973
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin' as Self1973
Let the Good Times Roll as Himself1973
The London Rock and Roll Show as Self1972
The Midnight Special as Host1971
Columbo as Little Richard1971
Sweet Toronto as Self1970
The Smothers Brothers Summer Show as Not available1969
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour as Self1969
The Barbara McNair Show as Self1969
33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee as Himself1968
The Dick Cavett Show as Self - Guest1967
Catalina Caper as Self1964
It's Little Richard as Himself1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as Self1961
The Mike Douglas Show as Self1957
American Bandstand as Self1957
Mister Rock and Roll as Himself1956
The Girl Can't Help It as Himself (uncredited)1956
Don't Knock The Rock as Himself1950
Little Richard - Legends in Concert as SelfCrew
2023
High Card's Bluff Songs2001
The Trumpet of the Swan Songs2000
Little Richard Executive Producer1994
The Magic School Bus Theme Song Performance