Person
Little Richard
Acting · 1932–2020 · 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. Little Richard was a pioneering influence on the birth of Rock 'n' Roll.
Known for
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
The Simpsons
Little Richard (voice)
Raw
Little Richard
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Self
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist
Columbo
Little Richard
Miami Vice
Marvelle Quinn
Full House
Little Richard
The Drew Carey Show
Little Richard
Filmography
- 2024No Hamburg, No BeatlesSelf (archive footage)
- 2024Beatles '64Self (archive footage)
- 2023High Card's BluffSongs
- 2023Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the WorldSelf (archive footage)
- 2023Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' RollSelf (Archival Footage)
- 2023Little Richard: I Am EverythingSelf (archive footage)
- 2022Piano Greats at the BBCSelf (archive footage)
- 2022Freddie Mercury: The Final ActSelf (archive footage)
- 2021McCartney 3, 2, 1Self (archive footage)
- 202070 Years of Youth RevoltSelf (archive footage)
- 2018Basketball: A Love StorySelf (archive footage)
- 2012Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’Self (archive footage)
- 2009Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright
- 2009Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in AmericaSelf (archive footage)
- 2007Seven Ages of RockSelf
- 2006Celebrity Duets
- 2005Electric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black RockerSelf (archive footage)
- 2005The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonSelf
- 2004Johnny Cash: The Last Great AmericanSelf
- 2004Best Week Ever
- 2004Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon EverybodySelf (archive footage)
- 2003Christmas in HollywoodSelf (archive footage)
- 2003James Brown: Soul Survivor
- 2003Las VegasLittle Richard
- 2003The Road to MemphisSelf (archive footage)
- 2002It's Black EntertainmentSelf
- 2001Rock, Rhythm & Doo WopHimself
- 2001The Trumpet of the SwanSongs
- 2000Little RichardExecutive Producer
- 2000John & Yoko's Year of PeaceSelf
- 1999Mystery, AlaskaSelf
- 1999Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50sSelf (archive footage)
- 1998Hollywood SquaresSelf - Panelist
- 1998Why Do Fools Fall In LoveHimself
- 1998Quincy Jones... The First 50 YearsSelf
- 1998Chairman of the BoardHimself
- 1998Motown 40: The Music Is ForeverSelf
- 1997The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!Self
- 1996E! True Hollywood Story
- 1996Rudy Coby: Ridiculously DangerousLounge Lizard (voice)
- 1996Be Cool About Fire SafetySelf
- 1996Muppets TonightSelf
- 1996The Late ShiftLittle Richard
- 1995Sinatra: 80 Years My WaySelf - Performer
- 1995The Drew Carey ShowLittle Richard
- 1995The History of Rock 'n' RollSelf
- 1995Queen: Champions of the WorldSelf
- 1994The Magic School BusTheme Song Performance
- 1994Food RocksRichard (uncredited)
- 1993RuPaul's Christmas BallSelf
- 1993Sesame Street Jam: A Musical CelebrationSelf - Special Guest
- 1993Last Action HeroSelf
- 1993The PicklePresident
- 1993RawLittle Richard
- 1992The Naked TruthAirborne Mustard Lover
- 1992Hearts AfireLittle Richard
- 1992MartinThe Exterminator
- 1992Sunset HeatBrandon
- 1991Voices That CareSelf - Choir Member
- 1990The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The DecadesSelf
- 1990Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures
- 1990BlossomLittle Richard
- 1990Mother Goose Rock 'n' RhymeOld King Cole
- 1990Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney YearsSelf
- 1989The SimpsonsLittle Richard (voice)
- 1989BaywatchMaurice the Cook
- 1989The Debbie Allen SpecialSelf
- 1989Prince: Musical PortraitSelf
- 1989Legends of Rock 'n' RollLittle Richard
- 1988Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas SpecialSelf
- 1988Purple People EaterMayor
- 1988Goddess of LoveAlphonso
- 1988Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi AbromowitzLittle Richard
- 1987Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' RollSelf
- 1987Full HouseLittle Richard
- 1987Diana Ross: Red Hot Rhythm and BluesSelf
- 1986Down and Out in Beverly HillsOrvis Goodnight
- 1985The Real Buddy Holly StorySelf (archive footage)
- 1985Friday People
- 1984Miami ViceMarvelle Quinn
- 1984Rock and Roll: The Early DaysHimself
- 1980The Little Richard StoryHimself
- 1976Donny & MarieSelf
- 1973Jimi HendrixSelf
- 1973Let the Good Times RollHimself
- 1973Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'Self
- 1973The London Rock and Roll ShowSelf
- 1972The Midnight SpecialSelf
- 1971Sweet TorontoSelf
- 1971ColumboLittle Richard
- 1970The Smothers Brothers Summer Show
- 1969The Barbara McNair ShowSelf
- 196933 ⅓ Revolutions per MonkeeHimself
- 1969The Glen Campbell Goodtime HourSelf
- 1968The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest
- 1967Catalina CaperSelf
- 1966Little Richard Live in ParisSelf
- 1964It's Little RichardHimself
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
- 1957Mister Rock and RollHimself
- 1957American BandstandSelf
- 1956The Girl Can't Help ItHimself (uncredited)
- 1956Don't Knock The RockHimself
- 1950Little Richard - Legends in ConcertSelf
- —Don't Knock The Rock U.K. 1964Little Richards
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