Little Richard
Known for: Acting
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
Series
The Simpsons
Little Richard (voice)
1989
Series
Raw
Little Richard
1993
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
Series
Columbo
Little Richard
1971
Series
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Self
2005
Series
Full House
Little Richard
1987
Series
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
1961
Series
Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist
1998
Series
Las Vegas
Little Richard
2003
Series
Miami Vice
Marvelle Quinn
1984
Series
Baywatch
Maurice the Cook
1989
Series
The Drew Carey Show
Little Richard
1995
Series
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest
1968
Series
Martin
The Exterminator
1992
Series
Blossom
Little Richard
1990
Series
American Bandstand
Self
1957
Series
Best Week Ever
2004
Series
Basketball: A Love Story
Self (archive footage)
2018
Series
The Midnight Special
Self
1972
Film
Last Action Hero
Self
1993
Series
Muppets Tonight
Self
1996
Series
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Self
1969
Series
Hearts Afire
Little Richard
1992
Series
Donny & Marie
Self
1976
Series
Seven Ages of Rock
Self
2007
Film
Sweet Toronto
Self
1971
Film
Mystery, Alaska
Self
1999
Film
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
Self - Special Guest
1993
Series
The Barbara McNair Show
Self
1969
Series
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures
1990
Series
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Self
1995
Series
McCartney 3, 2, 1
Self (archive footage)
2021
Motown Returns to the Apollo
1985
Series
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Friday People
1985
Film
Down and Out in Beverly Hills
Orvis Goodnight
1986
Series
Celebrity Duets
2006
Film
Goddess of Love
Alphonso
1988
Series
70 Years of Youth Revolt
Self (archive footage)
2020
Film
Beatles '64
Self (archive footage)
2024
Film
The Pickle
President
1993
Film
The Late Shift
Little Richard
1996
Film
The Girl Can't Help It
Himself (uncredited)
1956
Film
Voices That Care
Self - Choir Member
1991
Film
The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades
Self
1990
Film
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
Self
1990
Film
Queen: Champions of the World
Self
1995
Film
Purple People Eater
Mayor
1988
Film
Freddie Mercury: The Final Act
Self (archive footage)
2022
The Smothers Brothers Summer Show
1970
Film
The Naked Truth
Airborne Mustard Lover
1992
Film
Little Richard: I Am Everything
Self (archive footage)
2023
Film
Why Do Fools Fall In Love
Himself
1998
Film
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
Old King Cole
1990
Film
Chairman of the Board
Himself
1998
Food Rocks
Richard (uncredited)
1994
Film
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
Self
1988
Film
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
Self (archive footage)
2012
Film
Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America
Self (archive footage)
2009
Film
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
Self - Performer
1995
Film
It's Black Entertainment
Self
2002
Film
James Brown: Soul Survivor
2003
Film
Sunset Heat
Brandon
1992
Film
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Self (archive footage)
2023
Film
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Self (archive footage)
2004
Film
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
Self
1998
Film
Jimi Hendrix
Self
1973
Film
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Little Richard
1988
Film
Catalina Caper
Self
1967
Film
Christmas in Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
2003
Film
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Self
1987
Film
RuPaul's Christmas Ball
Self
1993
Film
No Hamburg, No Beatles
Self (archive footage)
2024
Film
Quincy Jones... The First 50 Years
Self
1998
Film
Rudy Coby: Ridiculously Dangerous
Lounge Lizard (voice)
1996
Film
The Real Buddy Holly Story
Self (archive footage)
1985
Film
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
Self
1997
Film
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Little Richard
1989
Film
John & Yoko's Year of Peace
Self
2000
Film
Mister Rock and Roll
Himself
1957
Diana Ross: Red Hot Rhythm and Blues
Self
1987
Film
Johnny Cash: The Last Great American
Self
2004
Film
33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee
Himself
1969
Film
Don't Knock The Rock U.K. 1964
Little Richards
Film
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s
Self (archive footage)
1999
The Debbie Allen Special
Self
1989
Film
Don't Knock The Rock
Himself
1956
Film
The London Rock and Roll Show
Self
1973
Piano Greats at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
2022
Film
The Road to Memphis
Self (archive footage)
2003
Film
Let the Good Times Roll
Himself
1973
Film
Rock and Roll: The Early Days
Himself
1984
Little Richard - Legends in Concert
Self
1950
Film
Be Cool About Fire Safety
Self
1996
Film
Electric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black Rocker
Self (archive footage)
2005
Purple Rain MTV Premiere Party
Himself
Film
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright
2009
Film
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
Self (Archival Footage)
2023
Film
Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop
Himself
2001
Film
It's Little Richard
Himself
1964
Film
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'
Self
1973
Little Richard Live in Paris
Self
1966
Film
Prince: Musical Portrait
Self
1989
The Little Richard Story
Himself
1980