Little Richard

Actor

Born December 5, 1932 in Macon, Georgia, USA. Died May 9, 2020.

Richard Wayne Penniman (December 5, 1932 - May 9, 2020), better known as Little Richard, was a flamboyant and groundbreaking American singer, songwriter and musician.

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Little Richard was a pioneering influence on the birth of Rock 'n' Roll.

Acting

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright
Film, 2009
Celebrity Duets
TV series, 2006
9 episodes
James Brown: Soul Survivor
Film, 2003
Las Vegas
TV series, 2003
as Little Richard
E! True Hollywood Story
TV series, 1996
Rudy Coby: Ridiculously Dangerous
Film, 1996
as Lounge Lizard (voice)
The Late Shift
Film, 1996
as Little Richard
The Drew Carey Show
TV series, 1995
as Little Richard
Food Rocks
Film, 1994
as Richard (uncredited)
The Pickle
Film, 1993
as President
The Naked Truth
Film, 1992
as Airborne Mustard Lover
Hearts Afire
TV series, 1992
as Little Richard
Martin
TV series, 1992
as The Exterminator
Sunset Heat
Film, 1992
as Brandon
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures
TV series, 1990
1 episode
Blossom
TV series, 1990
as Little Richard
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
Film, 1990
as Old King Cole
The Simpsons
TV series, 1989
as Little Richard (voice)
Baywatch
TV series, 1989
as Maurice the Cook
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Film, 1989
as Little Richard
Purple People Eater
Film, 1988
as Mayor
Goddess of Love
Film, 1988
as Alphonso
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Film, 1988
as Little Richard
Full House
TV series, 1987
as Little Richard
Down and Out in Beverly Hills
Film, 1986
as Orvis Goodnight
Motown Returns to the Apollo
Film, 1985
Friday People
TV series, 1985
1 episode
Miami Vice
TV series, 1984
as Marvelle Quinn
Columbo
TV series, 1971
as Little Richard
The Smothers Brothers Summer Show
TV series, 1970
1 episode