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Little Richard

Acting
87 years oldMacon, Georgia, USA

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.

Personal Details

Born
December 5, 1932 - May 9, 2020 (age 87)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Macon, Georgia, USA
Known For
Acting

Also Known As

Richard Wayne Penniman

Movies (36)

No Hamburg, No Beatles
7.5

No Hamburg, No Beatles

as Self (archive footage)

2024

Beatles '64
6.6

Beatles '64

as Self (archive footage)

2024

High Card's Bluff

High Card's Bluff

Songs (Sound)

2023

Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
7.0

Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World

as Self (archive footage)

2023

Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
10.0

Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll

as Self (Archival Footage)

2023

Little Richard: I Am Everything
6.6

Little Richard: I Am Everything

as Self (archive footage)

2023

Piano Greats at the BBC
7.7

Piano Greats at the BBC

as Self (archive footage)

2022

Freddie Mercury: The Final Act
6.7

Freddie Mercury: The Final Act

as Self (archive footage)

2022

Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
5.0

Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’

as Self (archive footage)

2012

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
7.0

Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America

as Self (archive footage)

2009

Electric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black Rocker
9.0

Electric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black Rocker

as Self (archive footage)

2005

Johnny Cash: The Last Great American
10.0

Johnny Cash: The Last Great American

as Self

2004

Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
6.5

Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody

as Self (archive footage)

2004

Christmas in Hollywood

Christmas in Hollywood

as Self (archive footage)

2003

James Brown: Soul Survivor
7.5

James Brown: Soul Survivor

2003

The Road to Memphis
6.1

The Road to Memphis

as Self (archive footage)

2003

It's Black Entertainment
8.0

It's Black Entertainment

as Self

2002

Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop

Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop

as Himself

2001

The Trumpet of the Swan
5.6

The Trumpet of the Swan

Songs (Sound)

2001

Little Richard
6.4

Little Richard

Executive Producer (Production)

2000

John & Yoko's Year of Peace

John & Yoko's Year of Peace

as Self

2000

Mystery, Alaska
6.3

Mystery, Alaska

as Self

1999

Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s

Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s

as Self (archive footage)

1999

Why Do Fools Fall In Love
6.3

Why Do Fools Fall In Love

as Himself

1998

Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years

Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years

as Self

1998

Chairman of the Board
3.6

Chairman of the Board

as Himself

1998

Motown 40: The Music is Forever

Motown 40: The Music is Forever

as Self

1998

The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!

The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!

as Self

1997

Be Cool About Fire Safety
3.5

Be Cool About Fire Safety

as Self

1996

The Late Shift
6.4

The Late Shift

as Little Richard

1996

Sinatra: 80 Years My Way

Sinatra: 80 Years My Way

as Self - Performer

1995

RuPaul's Christmas Ball
10.0

RuPaul's Christmas Ball

as Self

1993

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
6.0

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

as Self - Special Guest

1993

Last Action Hero
6.5

Last Action Hero

as Self

1993

The Pickle
4.7

The Pickle

as President

1993

TV Shows (14)