Lionel Richie
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
Lionel Brockman Richie Jr. (born June 20, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and television personality. He rose to fame in the 1970s as a songwriter and the co-lead singer of the Motown group Commodores; writing and recording the hit singles "Easy", "Sail On", "Three Times a Lady" and "Still", with the group before his departure. In 1980, he wrote and produced the US Billboard Hot 100 number one single "Lady" for Kenny Rogers. In 1981, Richie wrote and produced the singl...
Known For
Filmography
High in the Clouds
2027
as Gladstone (voice)
Michael Jackson: A Life in Music
2026
as Self (archive footage)
Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)
2026
as Self
Dolly Parton: An American Original – Special Edition of 20/20
2026
as Self
American Idol Official Podcast
2026
as Self - Guest
The Greatest Night in Pop
2024
as Self
Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas
2023
as Self
The Coronation Concert
2023
as Self
Flora and Son
2023
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Dolly Parton - From Rhinestones to Rock & Roll
2023
as Self
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
2023
as Self
Studio 666
2022
as Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song
2022
as Self
Shania Twain: Not Just a Girl
2022
as Self
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2022
as Self - Inductee
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021
as Self
Kenny Rogers: All in for the Gambler
2021
as Self
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
2020
as Self
The Drew Barrymore Show
2020
as Self
Disney Insider
2020
as Self
Nikki Fre$h
2020
as Self
David Foster: Off the Record
2019
as Self
Lionel Richie at Glastonbury
2019
as Self
The Black Godfather
2019
as Self
Concerto di Natale in Vaticano 2019
2019
as Self
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
as Self
Quincy
2018
as Self
The Rookie
2018
as Lionel Richie
American Idol
2018
as Self - Judge
All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers Farewell Concert Celebration
2017
as Self
Lionel Richie Festival de Viña del Mar
2016
American Housewife
2016
as Lionel Richie
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self - Guest
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self
Les Enfants de la Pop 80's
2012
as Self (archive footage)
ACM Presents: Lionel Richie and Friends in Concert
2012
as Self
Lionel Richie at the BBC
2011
as Self
Why Not? with Shania Twain
2011
as Self
Who Do You Think You Are?
2010
as Self
Michael Jackson Memorial
2009
as Self
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
2009
as Self (archive footage)
Totally Saturday
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
Backstory
2009
as Self
Lionel Richie: Symphonica in Rosso
2008
Pavarotti The Duets
2008
as Self
Lionel Richie: Live in Paris - His Greatest Hits and More
2007
Kenny Rogers: The Journey
2006
as himself
The One Show
2006
as Self
Live Aid Against All Odds
2005
as Self
Best Week Ever
2004
The X Factor
2004
as Self - Special Guest
Willkommen bei Carmen Nebel
2004
as Self
Parkinson
2004
as Self - Guest / Performer
Lionel Richie: Collection
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self
The Simple Life
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Guest
Top Gear
2002
as Self
American Idol
2002
as Self - Guest Judge
CMT Crossroads
2002
as Self
Party in the Park
2001
as Self
An Audience with Des O'Connor
2001
as Self
Star Academy
2001
as Self
Johnny Hallyday Allume le feu au Stade de France
1999
as Self
Pavarotti & Friends 99 for Guatemala and Kosovo
1999
as Self
Where Are They Now?
1999
as Self
TV total
1999
as Self
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
1998
as Self
Felicity
1998
as Self
Vivement dimanche prochain
1998
as Self
Ciao Darwin
1998
as Ospite Musicale
Vivement dimanche
1998
as Self
Parkinson
1998
as Self
The View
1997
as Self
The View
1997
as Self - Guest
Behind the Music
1997
as Self
The Preacher's Wife
1996
as Britsloe
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996
as Self
Lo + plus
1995
as Self
José Carreras Gala
1995
as Self
Extra
1994
as Self - Guest
World Music Awards
1993
as Self
Raw
1993
as Self
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
as Self
ECHO-Verleihung
1992
as Self
The Simpsons
1989
as Lionel Richie (voice)
This Morning
1988
as Self
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
as Self - Guest
Le monde est à vous
1987
as Self
Sacrée soirée
1987
as Self
Live Aid
1985
as Self
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
1985
as Self
Victoires de la musique
1985
as Self
Goldene Kamera
1984
as Self
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
1983
as Self
CMG Spring Festival Gala
1983
Night of 100 Stars
1982
as Self
Champs-Elysées
1982
as Self
Wetten, dass..?
1981
as Self
Entertainment Tonight
1981
as Self
America's Top 10
1980
as Self
Thank God It's Friday
1978
as Lionel Richie
20/20
1978
An Audience with...
1978
as Self
Scott Joplin
1977
as The Minstrel Singers
Auf los geht's los
1977
as Self
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Musical Guest
Top of the Pops
1964
Viña del Mar International Song Festival
1963
as Self - Musical Guest
The Grammys
1959
as Self
The Oscars
1953
as Self - Presenter
Today
1952
as Himself - Singer