Little Richard
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 5, 1932
- Died
- May 9, 2020
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
- Purple Rain MTV Premiere Party
Purple Rain MTV Premiere Party TBA
as Himself
Don't Knock The Rock U.K. 1964 TBA
as Little Richards
No Hamburg, No Beatles 2024
as Self (archive footage)
Beatles '64 2024
as Self (archive footage), Songs
- High Card's Bluff
High Card's Bluff 2023
Songs
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World 2023
as Self (archive footage)
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll 2023
as Self (Archival Footage)
Little Richard: I Am Everything 2023
as Self (archive footage)
- Piano Greats at the BBC
Piano Greats at the BBC 2022
as Self (archive footage)
Freddie Mercury: The Final Act 2022
as Self (archive footage)
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ 2012
as Self (archive footage)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright 2009
Actor
Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America 2009
as Self (archive footage)
Electric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black Rocker 2005
as Self (archive footage)
Johnny Cash: The Last Great American 2004
as Self
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody 2004
as Self (archive footage)
Christmas from Hollywood 2003
as Self (archive footage)
James Brown: Soul Survivor 2003
Actor
The Road to Memphis 2003
as Self (archive footage)
It's Black Entertainment 2002
as Self
Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop 2001
as Himself
The Trumpet of the Swan 2001
Songs
Little Richard 2000
Executive Producer
John & Yoko's Year of Peace 2000
as Self
Mystery, Alaska 1999
as Self
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s 1999
as Self (archive footage)
Why Do Fools Fall In Love 1998
as Himself
Quincy Jones... The First 50 Years 1998
as Self
Chairman of the Board 1998
as Himself
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever 1998
as Self
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits! 1997
as Self
Rudy Coby: Ridiculously Dangerous 1996
as Lounge Lizard (voice)
Be Cool About Fire Safety 1996
as Self
The Late Shift 1996
as Little Richard
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way 1995
as Self - Performer
Queen: Champions of the World 1995
as Self
- Food Rocks
Food Rocks 1994
as Richard (uncredited), Songs
RuPaul's Christmas Ball 1993
as Self
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration 1993
as Self - Special Guest
Last Action Hero 1993
as Self
The Pickle 1993
as President
The Naked Truth 1992
as Airborne Mustard Lover
Sunset Heat 1992
as Brandon
Voices That Care 1991
as Self - Choir Member
The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades 1990
as Self
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme 1990
as Old King Cole
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years 1990
as Self
- The Debbie Allen Special
The Debbie Allen Special 1989
as Self
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll 1989
as Little Richard
Prince: Musical Portrait 1989
as Self
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special 1988
as Self
Purple People Eater 1988
as Mayor
Goddess of Love 1988
as Alphonso
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz 1988
as Little Richard
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll 1987
as Self
- Diana Ross: Red Hot Rhythm and Blues
Diana Ross: Red Hot Rhythm and Blues 1987
as Self
Down and Out in Beverly Hills 1986
as Orvis Goodnight
The Real Buddy Holly Story 1985
as Self (archive footage)
Motown Returns to the Apollo 1985
Actor
Rock and Roll: The Early Days 1984
as Himself
- The Little Richard Story
The Little Richard Story 1980
as Himself
Jimi Hendrix 1973
as Self
Let the Good Times Roll 1973
as Himself
The London Rock and Roll Show 1973
as Self
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin' 1973
as Self
Sweet Toronto 1971
as Self
33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee 1969
as Himself
Catalina Caper 1967
as Self
- Little Richard Live in Paris
Little Richard Live in Paris 1966
as Self
It's Little Richard 1964
as Himself
Mister Rock and Roll 1957
as Himself
The Girl Can't Help It 1956
as Himself (uncredited)
Don't Knock The Rock 1956
as Himself
- Little Richard - Legends in Concert
Little Richard - Legends in Concert 1950
as Self
Credits from TMDB.