
Little Richard
Known for Acting · 100 credits
- Born
- 1932-12-05
- Died
- 2020-05-09
- Place of birth
- Macon, Georgia, USA
- Also known as
- Richard Wayne Penniman
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
TV Shows (33)

The Simpsons
1989
as Little Richard (voice)

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self

Raw
1993
as Little Richard

Columbo
1971
as Little Richard

The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005
as Self

Hollywood Squares
1998
as Self - Panelist

Miami Vice
1984
as Marvelle Quinn

The Drew Carey Show
1995
as Little Richard

Baywatch
1989
as Maurice the Cook

Full House
1987
as Little Richard

Las Vegas
2003
as Little Richard

The Dick Cavett Show
1968
as Self - Guest

Martin
1992
as The Exterminator

Blossom
1990
as Little Richard

The Midnight Special
1972
as Self

Basketball: A Love Story
2018
as Self (archive footage)

Best Week Ever
2004

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969
as Self

Hearts Afire
1992
as Little Richard

American Bandstand
1957
as Self

Muppets Tonight
1996
as Self

Donny & Marie
1976
as Self

Seven Ages of Rock
2007
as Self

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures
1990
The Barbara McNair Show
1969
as Self

E! True Hollywood Story
1996

70 Years of Youth Revolt
2020
as Self (archive footage)

McCartney 3, 2, 1
2021
as Self (archive footage)

The History of Rock 'n' Roll
1995
as Self
Friday People
1985

Celebrity Duets
2006
The Smothers Brothers Summer Show
1970
Movies (67)

Last Action Hero
1993
as Self

The Pickle
1993
as President

Mystery, Alaska
1999
as Self

Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
2004
as Self (archive footage)

Beatles '64
2024
as Self (archive footage)

Down and Out in Beverly Hills
1986
as Orvis Goodnight

Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
2012
as Self (archive footage)

The Girl Can't Help It
1956
as Himself (uncredited)

Sweet Toronto
1971
as Self

Voices That Care
1991
as Self - Choir Member

Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
1995
as Self - Performer

The Naked Truth
1992
as Airborne Mustard Lover

The Late Shift
1996
as Little Richard

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988
as Little Richard

Goddess of Love
1988
as Alphonso

Chairman of the Board
1998
as Himself

It's Black Entertainment
2002
as Self

Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
1990
as Old King Cole

The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades
1990
as Self

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
1993
as Self - Special Guest

Freddie Mercury: The Final Act
2022
as Self (archive footage)

Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
1988
as Self

Why Do Fools Fall In Love
1998
as Himself

Sunset Heat
1992
as Brandon

Purple People Eater
1988
as Mayor

Christmas in Hollywood
2003
as Self (archive footage)

Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
1987
as Self

Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America
2009
as Self (archive footage)

RuPaul's Christmas Ball
1993
as Self

John & Yoko's Year of Peace
2000
as Self

Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
1998
as Self

Jimi Hendrix
1973
as Self

Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
2023
as Self (archive footage)

Johnny Cash: The Last Great American
2004
as Self

Catalina Caper
1967
as Self

Little Richard: I Am Everything
2023
as Self (archive footage)

No Hamburg, No Beatles
2024
as Self (archive footage)

The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
1997
as Self

Queen: Champions of the World
1995
as Self
Piano Greats at the BBC
2022
as Self (archive footage)

James Brown: Soul Survivor
2003

33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee
1969
as Himself

Prince: Musical Portrait
1989
as Self

Be Cool About Fire Safety
1996
as Self

The London Rock and Roll Show
1973
as Self

The Real Buddy Holly Story
1985
as Self (archive footage)

Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
2023
as Self (Archival Footage)

Quincy Jones... The First 50 Years
1998
as Self

The Road to Memphis
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Food Rocks
1994
as Richard (uncredited)

Mister Rock and Roll
1957
as Himself

Let the Good Times Roll
1973
as Himself

Don't Knock The Rock
1956
as Himself

Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
1989
as Little Richard

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright
2009

Rudy Coby: Ridiculously Dangerous
1996
as Lounge Lizard (voice)

It's Little Richard
1964
as Himself

Rock and Roll: The Early Days
1984
as Himself

Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop
2001
as Himself
The Debbie Allen Special
1989
as Self

Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'
1973
as Self

Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s
1999
as Self (archive footage)

Don't Knock The Rock U.K. 1964
as Little Richards

Electric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black Rocker
2005
as Self (archive footage)
Little Richard - Legends in Concert
1950
as Self
Little Richard Live in Paris
1966
as Self
The Little Richard Story
1980
as Himself
About Little Richard
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. With 100 credits spanning from 1950 to 2024, Little Richard has appeared in 67 films and 33 TV shows.
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Most Popular Little Richard Movies
- Last Action Hero (1993) — as Self
- The Pickle (1993) — as President
- Mystery, Alaska (1999) — as Self
- Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody (2004) — as Self (archive footage)
- Beatles '64 (2024) — as Self (archive footage)
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