Little Richard

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 Simpsons

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Columbo

Raw

The Mike Douglas Show

Full House

Miami Vice

Baywatch

All Movies (68)

• No Hamburg, No Beatles2024 · as Self (archive footage)
• Beatles '642024 · as Self (archive footage)
• Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World2023 · as Self (archive footage)
• Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll2023 · as Self (Archival Footage)
• Little Richard: I Am Everything2023 · as Self (archive footage)
• Piano Greats at the BBC2022 · as Self (archive footage)
• Freddie Mercury: The Final Act2022 · as Self (archive footage)
• Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’2012 · as Self (archive footage)
• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright2009
• Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America2009 · as Self (archive footage)
• Electric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black Rocker2005 · as Self (archive footage)
• Johnny Cash: The Last Great American2004 · as Self
• Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody2004 · as Self (archive footage)
• Christmas in Hollywood2003 · as Self (archive footage)
• James Brown: Soul Survivor2003
• The Road to Memphis2003 · as Self (archive footage)
• It's Black Entertainment2002 · as Self
• Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop2001 · as Himself
• John & Yoko's Year of Peace2000 · as Self
• Mystery, Alaska1999 · as Self
• Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s1999 · as Self (archive footage)
• Why Do Fools Fall In Love1998 · as Himself
• Quincy Jones... The First 50 Years1998 · as Self
• Chairman of the Board1998 · as Himself
• Motown 40: The Music Is Forever1998 · as Self
• The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!1997 · as Self
• Rudy Coby: Ridiculously Dangerous1996 · as Lounge Lizard (voice)
• Be Cool About Fire Safety1996 · as Self
• The Late Shift1996 · as Little Richard
• Sinatra: 80 Years My Way1995 · as Self - Performer
• Queen: Champions of the World1995 · as Self
• Food Rocks1994 · as Richard (uncredited)
• RuPaul's Christmas Ball1993 · as Self
• Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration1993 · as Self - Special Guest
• Last Action Hero1993 · as Self
• The Pickle1993 · as President
• The Naked Truth1992 · as Airborne Mustard Lover
• Sunset Heat1992 · as Brandon
• Voices That Care1991 · as Self - Choir Member
• The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades1990 · as Self
• Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme1990 · as Old King Cole
• Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years1990 · as Self
• The Debbie Allen Special1989 · as Self
• Prince: Musical Portrait1989 · as Self
• Legends of Rock 'n' Roll1989 · as Little Richard
• Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special1988 · as Self
• Purple People Eater1988 · as Mayor
• Goddess of Love1988 · as Alphonso
• Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz1988 · as Little Richard
• Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll1987 · as Self
• Down and Out in Beverly Hills1986 · as Orvis Goodnight
• The Real Buddy Holly Story1985 · as Self (archive footage)
• Rock and Roll: The Early Days1984 · as Himself
• The Little Richard Story1980 · as Himself
• Jimi Hendrix1973 · as Self
• Let the Good Times Roll1973 · as Himself
• Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'1973 · as Self
• The London Rock and Roll Show1973 · as Self
• Sweet Toronto1971 · as Self
• 33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee1969 · as Himself
• Catalina Caper1967 · as Self
• Little Richard Live in Paris1966 · as Self
• It's Little Richard1964 · as Himself
• Mister Rock and Roll1957 · as Himself
• The Girl Can't Help It1956 · as Himself (uncredited)
• Don't Knock The Rock1956 · as Himself
• Little Richard - Legends in Concert1950 · as Self
• Don't Knock The Rock U.K. 1964— · as Little Richards

All TV Shows (33)

• McCartney 3, 2, 12021 · as Self (archive footage)
• 70 Years of Youth Revolt2020 · as Self (archive footage)
• Basketball: A Love Story2018 · as Self (archive footage)
• Seven Ages of Rock2007 · as Self
• Celebrity Duets2006
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson2005 · as Self
• Best Week Ever2004
• Las Vegas2003 · as Little Richard
• Hollywood Squares1998 · as Self - Panelist
• E! True Hollywood Story1996
• Muppets Tonight1996 · as Self
• The Drew Carey Show1995 · as Little Richard
• The History of Rock 'n' Roll1995 · as Self
• Raw1993 · as Little Richard
• Hearts Afire1992 · as Little Richard
• Martin1992 · as The Exterminator
• Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures1990
• Blossom1990 · as Little Richard
• The Simpsons1989 · as Little Richard (voice)
• Baywatch1989 · as Maurice the Cook
• Full House1987 · as Little Richard
• Friday People1985
• Miami Vice1984 · as Marvelle Quinn
• Donny & Marie1976 · as Self
• The Midnight Special1972 · as Self
• Columbo1971 · as Little Richard
• The Smothers Brothers Summer Show1970
• The Barbara McNair Show1969 · as Self
• The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour1969 · as Self
• The Dick Cavett Show1968 · as Self - Guest
• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962 · as Self
• The Mike Douglas Show1961 · as Self
• American Bandstand1957 · as Self