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
| Birth Location | Macon, Georgia, USA |
|---|---|
| Born | 1932-12-05 |
| Died | 2020-05-09 |
Movies
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
as Self (Archival Footage)
2023
Little Richard: I Am Everything
as Self (archive footage)
2023
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
as Self (archive footage)
2012
Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America
as Self (archive footage)
2009
2004
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
as Himself
2004
Christmas in Hollywood
as Self (archive footage)
2003
2003
It's Black Entertainment
as Self
2002
Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop
as Himself
2001
Mystery, Alaska
as Self
1999
Why Do Fools Fall In Love
as Himself
1998
1998
Chairman of the Board
as Himself
1998
Motown 40: The Music is Forever
as Self
1998
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
as Self
1997
Be Cool About Fire Safety
as Self
1996
The Late Shift
as Little Richard
1996
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
as Self - Performer
1995
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
as Self
1995
RuPaul's Christmas Ball
as Self
1993
Last Action Hero
as Little Richard
1993
The Pickle
as President
1993
The Naked Truth
as Airborne Mustard Lover
1992
Sunset Heat
as Brandon
1992
Voices That Care
as Self - Choir Member
1991
1990
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
as Old King Cole
1990
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
as Little Richard
1989
1988
Purple People Eater
as Mayor
1988
Goddess of Love
as Alphonso
1988
1987
Down and Out in Beverly Hills
as Orvis Goodnight
1986
Buddy Holly
as Self (archive footage)
1985
The Little Richard Story
as Himself
1980
Jimi Hendrix
as Self
1973
Let the Good Times Roll
as Himself
1973
The London Rock and Roll Show
as Performer
1973
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'
as Self
1973
Sweet Toronto
as Self
1971
33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee
as Himself
1969
Catalina Caper
as Self
1967
It's Little Richard
as Himself
1964
Mister Rock and Roll
as Himself
1957
Don't Knock The Rock
as Himself
1956
The Girl Can't Help It
as Himself (uncredited)
1956
1950
Movies
High Card's Bluff
Songs
2023
The Trumpet of the Swan
Songs
2001
Little Richard
Executive Producer
2000
