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.
Acted in 31
2000s
- 2009
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright
Movie
- 2006
Celebrity Duets
TV
- 2004
- 2003
James Brown: Soul Survivor
Movie
1990s
- 1996
E! True Hollywood Story
TV
Rudy Coby: Ridiculously Dangerous
Lounge Lizard (voice)
- 1995
- 1993
The Pickle
President
- 1992
Sunset Heat
Brandon
- 1990
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures
TV
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
Old King Cole
1980s
- 1989
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Little Richard
- 1988
Purple People Eater
Mayor
Goddess of Love
Alphonso
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Little Richard
- 1987
- 1986
- 1985
Motown Returns to the Apollo
Movie
- 1984
1970s
- 1978
- 1971
No release date
Don't Knock The Rock U.K. 1964
Little Richards
Sound 3
2020s
- 2024
2000s
- 2001
The Trumpet of the Swan
Songs
1990s
- 1994
Produced 1
2000s
- 2000
Little Richard
Executive Producer
Appearances64
2020s
- 2024
- 2023
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
Self (Archival Footage)
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
70 Years of Youth Revolt
Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
2010s
- 2018
- 2012
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
Self (archive footage)
2000s
- 2009
Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America
Self (archive footage)
- 2007
Seven Ages of Rock
Self · 7 episodes
- 2005
Electric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black Rocker
Self (archive footage)
- 2004
Johnny Cash: The Last Great American
Self
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Self (archive footage)
- 2003
Christmas from Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
The Road to Memphis
Self (archive footage)
- 2002
It's Black Entertainment
Self
- 2001
Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop
Himself
- 2000
John & Yoko's Year of Peace
Self
1990s
- 1999
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s
Self (archive footage)
- 1998
Quincy Jones... The First 50 Years
Self
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
Self
- 1997
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
Self
- 1996
Be Cool About Fire Safety
Self
- 1995
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
Self - Performer
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Self · 11 episodes
- 1993
RuPaul's Christmas Ball
Self
- 1991
Voices That Care
Self - Choir Member
- 1990
The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades
Self
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
Self
1980s
- 1989
Prince: Musical Portrait
Self
- 1988
- 1987
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Self
- 1985
The Real Buddy Holly Story
Self (archive footage)
- 1984
Rock and Roll: The Early Days
Himself
1970s
- 1976
- 1973
Jimi Hendrix
Self
Let the Good Times Roll
Himself
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'
Self
The London Rock and Roll Show
Self
- 1972
- 1971
1960s
- 1969
The Barbara McNair Show
Self · 1 episode
33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee
Himself
- 1968
- 1967
Catalina Caper
Self
- 1964
It's Little Richard
Himself
- 1962
- 1961
1950s
- 1957
Mister Rock and Roll
Himself
- 1956
Don't Knock The Rock
Himself
