Little Richard

Little Richard

🎂 5th December 1932 (93 yrs) 📍 Macon, Georgia, USA

Known For

Last Action Hero

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.

Little Richard

Movies Featuring Little Richard

No Hamburg, No Beatles

No Hamburg, No Beatles (2024)

as Self (archive footage)
Beatles '64

Beatles '64 (2024)

as Self (archive footage)
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World

Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World (2023)

as Self (archive footage)
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll

Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll (2023)

as Self (Archival Footage)
Little Richard: I Am Everything

Little Richard: I Am Everything (2023)

as Self (archive footage)
No Image

Piano Greats at the BBC (2022)

as Self (archive footage)
Freddie Mercury: The Final Act

Freddie Mercury: The Final Act (2022)

as Self (archive footage)
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’

Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ (2012)

as Self (archive footage)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright (2009)

Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America

Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America (2009)

as Self (archive footage)
Electric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black Rocker

Electric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black Rocker (2005)

as Self (archive footage)
Johnny Cash: The Last Great American

Johnny Cash: The Last Great American (2004)

as Self
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody

Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody (2004)

as Self (archive footage)
Christmas in Hollywood

Christmas in Hollywood (2003)

as Self (archive footage)
James Brown: Soul Survivor

James Brown: Soul Survivor (2003)

The Road to Memphis

The Road to Memphis (2003)

as Self (archive footage)
It's Black Entertainment

It's Black Entertainment (2002)

as Self
Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop

Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop (2001)

as Himself
John & Yoko's Year of Peace

John & Yoko's Year of Peace (2000)

as Self
Mystery, Alaska

Mystery, Alaska (1999)

as Self
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s

Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s (1999)

as Self (archive footage)
Why Do Fools Fall In Love

Why Do Fools Fall In Love (1998)

as Himself
Quincy Jones... The First 50 Years

Quincy Jones... The First 50 Years (1998)

as Self
Chairman of the Board

Chairman of the Board (1998)

as Himself
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever

Motown 40: The Music Is Forever (1998)

as Self
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!

The Three Stooges Greatest Hits! (1997)

as Self
Rudy Coby: Ridiculously Dangerous

Rudy Coby: Ridiculously Dangerous (1996)

as Lounge Lizard (voice)
Be Cool About Fire Safety

Be Cool About Fire Safety (1996)

as Self
The Late Shift

The Late Shift (1996)

as Little Richard
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way

Sinatra: 80 Years My Way (1995)

as Self - Performer
Queen: Champions of the World

Queen: Champions of the World (1995)

as Self
No Image

Food Rocks (1994)

as Richard (uncredited)
RuPaul's Christmas Ball

RuPaul's Christmas Ball (1993)

as Self
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration

Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration (1993)

as Self - Special Guest
Last Action Hero

Last Action Hero (1993)

as Self
The Pickle

The Pickle (1993)

as President
The Naked Truth

The Naked Truth (1992)

as Airborne Mustard Lover
Sunset Heat

Sunset Heat (1992)

as Brandon
Voices That Care

Voices That Care (1991)

as Self - Choir Member
The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades

The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades (1990)

as Self
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme

Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme (1990)

as Old King Cole
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years

Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years (1990)

as Self
No Image

The Debbie Allen Special (1989)

as Self
Prince: Musical Portrait

Prince: Musical Portrait (1989)

as Self
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

Legends of Rock 'n' Roll (1989)

as Little Richard
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special

Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special (1988)

as Self
Purple People Eater

Purple People Eater (1988)

as Mayor
Goddess of Love

Goddess of Love (1988)

as Alphonso
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz (1988)

as Little Richard
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll

Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll (1987)

as Self
No Image

Diana Ross: Red Hot Rhythm and Blues (1987)

as Self
Down and Out in Beverly Hills

Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986)

as Orvis Goodnight
The Real Buddy Holly Story

The Real Buddy Holly Story (1985)

as Self (archive footage)
Rock and Roll: The Early Days

Rock and Roll: The Early Days (1984)

as Himself
No Image

The Little Richard Story (1980)

as Himself
Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix (1973)

as Self
Let the Good Times Roll

Let the Good Times Roll (1973)

as Himself
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'

Little Richard: Keep on Rockin' (1973)

as Self
The London Rock and Roll Show

The London Rock and Roll Show (1973)

as Self
Sweet Toronto

Sweet Toronto (1971)

as Self
33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee

33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee (1969)

as Himself
Catalina Caper

Catalina Caper (1967)

as Self
No Image

Little Richard Live in Paris (1966)

as Self
It's Little Richard

It's Little Richard (1964)

as Himself
Mister Rock and Roll

Mister Rock and Roll (1957)

as Himself
The Girl Can't Help It

The Girl Can't Help It (1956)

as Himself (uncredited)
Don't Knock The Rock

Don't Knock The Rock (1956)

as Himself
No Image

Little Richard - Legends in Concert (1950)

as Self
Don't Knock The Rock U.K. 1964

Don't Knock The Rock U.K. 1964 (N/A)

as Little Richards
No Image

Purple Rain MTV Premiere Party (N/A)

as Himself