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