Little Richard

Personal Info

Known For:
Acting

Birthday:
December 5, 1932

Place of Birth:
Macon, Georgia, USA

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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

The Simpsons
The Simpsons

Little Richard (voice)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self
Raw
Raw

Little Richard
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

Self
Columbo
Columbo

Little Richard
The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show

Self
Hollywood Squares
Hollywood Squares

Self - Panelist
Baywatch
Baywatch

Filmography

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