Acting
Little Richard
Acting · Born 1932-12-05 · Macon, Georgia, USA
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.
Credits · 92
FilmNo Hamburg, No Beatles
2024 · Self (archive footage)
FilmBeatles '64
2024 · Self (archive footage)
FilmRevival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
2023 · Self (archive footage)
FilmLittle Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
2023 · Self (Archival Footage)
FilmLittle Richard: I Am Everything
2023 · Self (archive footage)
Piano Greats at the BBC
FilmPiano Greats at the BBC
2022 · Self (archive footage)
FilmFreddie Mercury: The Final Act
2022 · Self (archive footage)
McCartney 3, 2, 1
2021 · Self (archive footage)
70 Years of Youth Revolt
2020 · Self (archive footage)
Basketball: A Love Story
2018 · Self (archive footage)
FilmYo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
2012 · Self (archive footage)
FilmSex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America
2009 · Self (archive footage)
Seven Ages of Rock
2007 · Self
Celebrity Duets
2006
FilmElectric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black Rocker
2005 · Self (archive footage)
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005 · Self
FilmJohnny Cash: The Last Great American
2004 · Self
Best Week Ever
2004
FilmEddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
2004 · Self (archive footage)
FilmChristmas in Hollywood
2003 · Self (archive footage)
FilmJames Brown: Soul Survivor
2003
Las Vegas
2003 · Little Richard
FilmThe Road to Memphis
2003 · Self (archive footage)
FilmIt's Black Entertainment
2002 · Self
FilmRock, Rhythm & Doo Wop
2001 · Himself
FilmThe Trumpet of the Swan
2001 · Songs
FilmLittle Richard
2000 · Executive Producer
FilmJohn & Yoko's Year of Peace
2000 · Self
FilmMystery, Alaska
1999 · Self
Hollywood Squares
1998 · Self - Panelist
FilmWhy Do Fools Fall In Love
1998 · Himself
FilmChairman of the Board
1998 · Himself
FilmThe Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
1997 · Self
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
FilmBe Cool About Fire Safety
1996 · Self
Muppets Tonight
1996 · Self
FilmThe Late Shift
1996 · Little Richard
The Drew Carey Show
1995 · Little Richard
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
1995 · Self
FilmQueen: Champions of the World
1995 · Self
The Magic School Bus
1994 · Theme Song Performance
FilmRuPaul's Christmas Ball
1993 · Self
FilmSesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
1993 · Self - Special Guest
FilmLast Action Hero
1993 · Self
FilmThe Pickle
1993 · President
Raw
1993 · Little Richard
FilmThe Naked Truth
1992 · Airborne Mustard Lover
Hearts Afire
1992 · Little Richard
Martin
1992 · The Exterminator
FilmSunset Heat
1992 · Brandon
FilmVoices That Care
1991 · Self - Choir Member
FilmThe Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades
1990 · Self
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures
1990
Blossom
1990 · Little Richard
FilmMother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
1990 · Old King Cole
FilmHappy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
1990 · Self
The Simpsons
1989 · Little Richard (voice)
Baywatch
1989 · Maurice the Cook
FilmLegends of Rock 'n' Roll
1989 · Little Richard
FilmPee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
1988 · Self
FilmPurple People Eater
1988 · Mayor
FilmGoddess of Love
1988 · Alphonso
FilmJoan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988 · Little Richard
FilmChuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
1987 · Self
Full House
1987 · Little Richard
FilmDown and Out in Beverly Hills
1986 · Orvis Goodnight
FilmThe Real Buddy Holly Story
1985 · Self (archive footage)
Friday People
Friday People
1985
Miami Vice
1984 · Marvelle Quinn
The Little Richard Story
FilmThe Little Richard Story
1980 · Himself
Donny & Marie
1976 · Self
FilmJimi Hendrix
1973 · Self
FilmLet the Good Times Roll
1973 · Himself
FilmLittle Richard: Keep on Rockin'
1973 · Self
FilmThe London Rock and Roll Show
1973 · Self
The Midnight Special
1972 · Self
FilmSweet Toronto
1971 · Self
Columbo
1971 · Little Richard
The Smothers Brothers Summer Show
The Smothers Brothers Summer Show
1970
The Barbara McNair Show
1969 · Self
Film33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee
1969 · Himself
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969 · Self
The Dick Cavett Show
1968 · Self - Guest
FilmCatalina Caper
1967 · Self
FilmIt's Little Richard
1964 · Himself
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Self
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Self
FilmMister Rock and Roll
1957 · Himself
American Bandstand
1957 · Self
FilmThe Girl Can't Help It
1956 · Himself (uncredited)
FilmDon't Knock The Rock
1956 · Himself
Little Richard - Legends in Concert
FilmLittle Richard - Legends in Concert
1950 · Self