Little Richard

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Male

Birthday 1932-12-05

Deathday 2020-05-09 (87 years old)

Place of Birth Macon, Georgia, USA

Also Known As Richard Wayne Penniman

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

Actor

2024
2023
Little Richard: I Am Everything

as Self (archive footage)

2022
Piano Greats at the BBC

as Self (archive footage)

2021
McCartney 3, 2, 1

as Self (archive footage)

2020
70 Years of Youth Revolt

as Self (archive footage)

2018
Basketball: A Love Story

as Self (archive footage)

2012
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’

as Self (archive footage)

2009
2007
2004
2003
Christmas in Hollywood

as Self (archive footage)

2003
The Road to Memphis

as Self (archive footage)

2001
1999
1999
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s

as Self (archive footage)

1998
1998
Hollywood Squares

as Self - Panelist

1996
The Late Shift

as Little Richard

1996
1995
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way

as Self - Performer

1995
The Beatles Anthology

as Self (archive footage)

1995
The Drew Carey Show

as Little Richard

1993
1993
The Pickle

as President

1993
WWE Raw

as Little Richard

1992
The Naked Truth

as Airborne Mustard Lover

1992
Sunset Heat

as Brandon

1992
Hearts Afire

as Little Richard

1992
1991
Voices That Care

as Self - Choir Member

1990
1989
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

as Little Richard

1989
The Simpsons

as Little Richard (voice)

1988
1988
Goddess of Love

as Alphonso

1987
Full House

as Little Richard

1986
1985
The Real Buddy Holly Story

as Self (archive footage)

1976
1973
Jimi Hendrix

as Self

1971
1971
Columbo

as Little Richard

1968
The Dick Cavett Show

as Self - Guest

1967
1964
1957
1957
1956
1956
The Girl Can't Help It

as Himself (uncredited)

Sound

2023
1994
The Magic School Bus

as Theme Song Performance

Producer

2000
Little Richard

as Executive Producer