LITTLE RICHARD

Little Richard
Little Richard
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: December 5, 1932
Deathday: May 9, 2020
Place of Birth: Macon, Georgia, USA

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.

Notable work

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Filmography

Starring

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

Production

2023·
High Card's Bluff
Songs
2001·
The Trumpet of the Swan
Songs
2000·
Little Richard
Executive Producer
1994·
The Magic School Bus
Theme Song Performance