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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.

Born

Dec 05, 1932

Macon, Georgia, USA

Died

May 09, 2020

Known For

Acting

Movies

71 acting

5 crew

Popularity

1.3

movie

Known For

Last Action Hero

Last Action Hero

1993

as Self
Down and Out in Beverly Hills

Down and Out in Beverly Hills

1986

as Orvis Goodnight
Mystery, Alaska

Mystery, Alaska

1999

as Self
Last Action Hero
Last Action Hero
1993 • as Self
★ 6.5
The Girl Can't Help It
The Girl Can't Help It
1956 • as Himself (uncredited)
★ 6.3
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
1993 • as Self - Special Guest
★ 7.0
Christmas from Hollywood
Christmas from Hollywood
2003 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 6.0
Down and Out in Beverly Hills
Down and Out in Beverly Hills
1986 • as Orvis Goodnight
★ 5.9
Queen: Champions of the World
Queen: Champions of the World
1995 • as Self
★ 8.3
Motown Returns to the Apollo
Motown Returns to the Apollo
1985
movie
Diana Ross: Red Hot Rhythm and Blues
1987 • as Self
Sweet Toronto
Sweet Toronto
1971 • as Self
★ 7.1
Mystery, Alaska
Mystery, Alaska
1999 • as Self
★ 6.3
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
1990 • as Self
★ 7.2
James Brown: Soul Survivor
James Brown: Soul Survivor
2003
★ 7.7
Purple People Eater
Purple People Eater
1988 • as Mayor
★ 5.1
Beatles '64
Beatles '64
2024 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 6.6
movie
Food Rocks
1994 • as Richard (uncredited)
Goddess of Love
Goddess of Love
1988 • as Alphonso
★ 5.5
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
2004 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 6.5
movie
Piano Greats at the BBC
2022 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 7.7
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
1989 • as Little Richard
★ 9.0
Freddie Mercury: The Final Act
Freddie Mercury: The Final Act
2022 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 6.7
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
1988 • as Self
★ 7.2
RuPaul's Christmas Ball
RuPaul's Christmas Ball
1993 • as Self
★ 10.0
Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix
1973 • as Self
★ 7.7
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
2023 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 7.4
Let the Good Times Roll
Let the Good Times Roll
1973 • as Himself
★ 6.4
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
1990 • as Old King Cole
★ 5.3
Electric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black Rocker
Electric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black Rocker
2005 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 9.5
Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America
Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America
2009 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 7.0
Rudy Coby: Ridiculously Dangerous
Rudy Coby: Ridiculously Dangerous
1996 • as Lounge Lizard (voice)
Why Do Fools Fall In Love
Why Do Fools Fall In Love
1998 • as Himself
★ 6.4
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
2012 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 5.0
Little Richard: I Am Everything
Little Richard: I Am Everything
2023 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 6.6
Chairman of the Board
Chairman of the Board
1998 • as Himself
★ 3.6
The Late Shift
The Late Shift
1996 • as Little Richard
★ 6.4
movie
Little Richard - Legends in Concert
1950 • as Self
★ 2.0
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
1998 • as Self
movie
The Debbie Allen Special
1989 • as Self
Don't Knock The Rock U.K. 1964
Don't Knock The Rock U.K. 1964
• as Little Richards
The Real Buddy Holly Story
The Real Buddy Holly Story
1985 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 6.5
No Hamburg, No Beatles
No Hamburg, No Beatles
2024 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 7.4
movie
Purple Rain MTV Premiere Party
• as Himself
The Naked Truth
The Naked Truth
1992 • as Airborne Mustard Lover
★ 3.2
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
1987 • as Self
★ 7.4
It's Black Entertainment
It's Black Entertainment
2002 • as Self
★ 8.7
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
1995 • as Self - Performer
The Pickle
The Pickle
1993 • as President
★ 5.0
The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades
The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades
1990 • as Self
★ 3.0
Don't Knock The Rock
Don't Knock The Rock
1956 • as Himself
★ 5.8
The Road to Memphis
The Road to Memphis
2003 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 6.1
Johnny Cash: The Last Great American
Johnny Cash: The Last Great American
2004 • as Self
★ 8.0
It's Little Richard
It's Little Richard
1964 • as Himself
★ 10.0
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
2023 • as Self (Archival Footage)
★ 10.0
33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee
33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee
1969 • as Himself
★ 5.2
Quincy Jones... The First 50 Years
Quincy Jones... The First 50 Years
1998 • as Self
Be Cool About Fire Safety
Be Cool About Fire Safety
1996 • as Self
★ 3.5
Voices That Care
Voices That Care
1991 • as Self - Choir Member
★ 7.0
Sunset Heat
Sunset Heat
1992 • as Brandon
★ 4.1
Rock and Roll: The Early Days
Rock and Roll: The Early Days
1984 • as Himself
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988 • as Little Richard
★ 9.0
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
1997 • as Self
★ 7.0
movie
Little Richard Live in Paris
1966 • as Self
Catalina Caper
Catalina Caper
1967 • as Self
★ 2.4
The London Rock and Roll Show
The London Rock and Roll Show
1973 • as Self
★ 9.0
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s
1999 • as Self (archive footage)
Mister Rock and Roll
Mister Rock and Roll
1957 • as Himself
★ 6.0
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright
2009
John & Yoko's Year of Peace
John & Yoko's Year of Peace
2000 • as Self
★ 6.5
Prince: Musical Portrait
Prince: Musical Portrait
1989 • as Self
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'
1973 • as Self
★ 7.0
Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop
Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop
2001 • as Himself
★ 10.0
movie
The Little Richard Story
1980 • as Himself
★ 9.0