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Little Richard
Acting

Little Richard

Born 1932-12-05
Macon, Georgia, USA
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring Little Richard

The Simpsons
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The Simpsons

1989
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Last Action Hero
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Last Action Hero

1993
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962
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Raw
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Raw

1993
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Columbo
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Columbo

1971
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Hollywood Squares
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Hollywood Squares

1998
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Full House
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Full House

1987
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The Mike Douglas Show
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The Mike Douglas Show

1961
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Baywatch
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Baywatch

1989
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Miami Vice
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Miami Vice

1984
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (110 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
No Hamburg, No BeatlesNo Hamburg, No BeatlesSelf (archive footage)Movie2024
Beatles '64Beatles '64Self (archive footage)Movie2024
Beatles '64Beatles '64SongsMovie2024
High Card's BluffSongsMovie2023
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the WorldRevival69: The Concert That Rocked the WorldSelf (archive footage)Movie2023
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' RollLittle Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' RollSelf (Archival Footage)Movie2023
Little Richard: I Am EverythingLittle Richard: I Am EverythingSelf (archive footage)Movie2023
Piano Greats at the BBCSelf (archive footage)Movie2022
Freddie Mercury: The Final ActFreddie Mercury: The Final ActSelf (archive footage)Movie2022
McCartney 3, 2, 1McCartney 3, 2, 1Self (archive footage)TV Series2021
70 Years of Youth Revolt70 Years of Youth RevoltSelf (archive footage)TV Series2020
Basketball: A Love StoryBasketball: A Love StorySelf (archive footage)TV Series2018
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’Self (archive footage)Movie2012
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' AlrightRock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' AlrightSelf / AppearanceMovie2009
Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in AmericaSex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in AmericaSelf (archive footage)Movie2009
Seven Ages of RockSeven Ages of RockSelfTV Series2007
Celebrity DuetsCelebrity DuetsSelf / AppearanceTV Series2006
Electric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black RockerElectric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black RockerSelf (archive footage)Movie2005
The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonThe Late Late Show with Craig FergusonSelfTV Series2005
Johnny Cash: The Last Great AmericanJohnny Cash: The Last Great AmericanSelfMovie2004
Best Week EverBest Week EverSelf / AppearanceTV Series2004
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon EverybodyEddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon EverybodySelf (archive footage)Movie2004
Christmas in HollywoodChristmas in HollywoodSelf (archive footage)Movie2003
James Brown: Soul SurvivorJames Brown: Soul SurvivorSelf / AppearanceMovie2003
Las VegasLas VegasLittle RichardTV Series2003
The Road to MemphisThe Road to MemphisSelf (archive footage)Movie2003
It's Black EntertainmentIt's Black EntertainmentSelfMovie2002
Rock, Rhythm & Doo WopRock, Rhythm & Doo WopHimselfMovie2001
The Trumpet of the SwanThe Trumpet of the SwanSongsMovie2001
Little RichardLittle RichardExecutive ProducerMovie2000
John & Yoko's Year of PeaceJohn & Yoko's Year of PeaceSelfMovie2000
Mystery, AlaskaMystery, AlaskaSelfMovie1999
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50sHollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50sSelf (archive footage)Movie1999
Hollywood SquaresHollywood SquaresSelf - PanelistTV Series1998
Why Do Fools Fall In LoveWhy Do Fools Fall In LoveHimselfMovie1998
Quincy Jones... The First 50 YearsQuincy Jones... The First 50 YearsSelfMovie1998
Chairman of the BoardChairman of the BoardHimselfMovie1998
Motown 40: The Music Is ForeverMotown 40: The Music Is ForeverSelfMovie1998
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!SelfMovie1997
E! True Hollywood StoryE! True Hollywood StorySelf / AppearanceTV Series1996
Rudy Coby: Ridiculously DangerousRudy Coby: Ridiculously DangerousLounge Lizard (voice)Movie1996
Be Cool About Fire SafetyBe Cool About Fire SafetySelfMovie1996
Muppets TonightMuppets TonightSelfTV Series1996
The Late ShiftThe Late ShiftLittle RichardMovie1996
Sinatra: 80 Years My WaySinatra: 80 Years My WaySelf - PerformerMovie1995
The Drew Carey ShowThe Drew Carey ShowLittle RichardTV Series1995
The History of Rock 'n' RollThe History of Rock 'n' RollSelfTV Series1995
Queen: Champions of the WorldQueen: Champions of the WorldSelfMovie1995
The Magic School BusThe Magic School BusTheme Song PerformanceTV Series1994
Food RocksRichard (uncredited)Movie1994
Food RocksSongsMovie1994
RuPaul's Christmas BallRuPaul's Christmas BallSelfMovie1993
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical CelebrationSesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical CelebrationSelf - Special GuestMovie1993
Last Action HeroLast Action HeroSelfMovie1993
The PickleThe PicklePresidentMovie1993
RawRawLittle RichardTV Series1993
The Naked TruthThe Naked TruthAirborne Mustard LoverMovie1992
Hearts AfireHearts AfireLittle RichardTV Series1992
MartinMartinThe ExterminatorTV Series1992
Sunset HeatSunset HeatBrandonMovie1992
Voices That CareVoices That CareSelf - Choir MemberMovie1991
The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The DecadesThe Chipmunks Rockin' Through The DecadesSelfMovie1990
Bill & Ted's Excellent AdventuresBill & Ted's Excellent AdventuresSelf / AppearanceTV Series1990
BlossomBlossomLittle RichardTV Series1990
Mother Goose Rock 'n' RhymeMother Goose Rock 'n' RhymeOld King ColeMovie1990
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney YearsHappy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney YearsSelfMovie1990
The SimpsonsThe SimpsonsLittle Richard (voice)TV Series1989
BaywatchBaywatchMaurice the CookTV Series1989
The Debbie Allen SpecialSelfMovie1989
Prince: Musical PortraitPrince: Musical PortraitSelfMovie1989
Legends of Rock 'n' RollLegends of Rock 'n' RollLittle RichardMovie1989
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas SpecialPee-wee's Playhouse Christmas SpecialSelfMovie1988
Purple People EaterPurple People EaterMayorMovie1988
Goddess of LoveGoddess of LoveAlphonsoMovie1988
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi AbromowitzJoan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi AbromowitzLittle RichardMovie1988
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' RollChuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' RollSelfMovie1987
Full HouseFull HouseLittle RichardTV Series1987
Diana Ross: Red Hot Rhythm and BluesSelfMovie1987
Down and Out in Beverly HillsDown and Out in Beverly HillsOrvis GoodnightMovie1986
The Real Buddy Holly StoryThe Real Buddy Holly StorySelf (archive footage)Movie1985
Motown Returns to the ApolloSelf / AppearanceMovie1985
Friday PeopleSelf / AppearanceTV Series1985
Miami ViceMiami ViceMarvelle QuinnTV Series1984
Rock and Roll: The Early DaysRock and Roll: The Early DaysHimselfMovie1984
The Little Richard StoryHimselfMovie1980
Donny & MarieDonny & MarieSelfTV Series1976
Jimi HendrixJimi HendrixSelfMovie1973
Let the Good Times RollLet the Good Times RollHimselfMovie1973
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'SelfMovie1973
The London Rock and Roll ShowThe London Rock and Roll ShowSelfMovie1973
The Midnight SpecialThe Midnight SpecialSelfTV Series1972
Sweet TorontoSweet TorontoSelfMovie1971
ColumboColumboLittle RichardTV Series1971
The Smothers Brothers Summer ShowSelf / AppearanceTV Series1970
The Barbara McNair ShowThe Barbara McNair ShowSelfTV Series1969
33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee33 ⅓ Revolutions per MonkeeHimselfMovie1969
The Glen Campbell Goodtime HourThe Glen Campbell Goodtime HourSelfTV Series1969
The Dick Cavett ShowThe Dick Cavett ShowSelf - GuestTV Series1968
Catalina CaperCatalina CaperSelfMovie1967
Little Richard Live in ParisSelfMovie1966
It's Little RichardIt's Little RichardHimselfMovie1964
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelfTV Series1962
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas ShowSelfTV Series1961
Mister Rock and RollMister Rock and RollHimselfMovie1957
American BandstandAmerican BandstandSelfTV Series1957
The Girl Can't Help ItThe Girl Can't Help ItHimself (uncredited)Movie1956
Don't Knock The RockDon't Knock The RockHimselfMovie1956
Little Richard - Legends in ConcertSelfMovie1950
Don't Knock The Rock U.K. 1964Don't Knock The Rock U.K. 1964Little RichardsMovie—
Purple Rain MTV Premiere PartyHimselfMovie—