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
Last Action Hero
(1993)
Little Richard
Mystery, Alaska
(1999)
Self
Why Do Fools Fall In Love
(1998)
Himself
Little Richard: I Am Everything
(2023)
Self (archive footage)
Sunset Heat
(1992)
Brandon
The Girl Can't Help It
(1956)
Himself (uncredited)
The Late Shift
(1996)
Little Richard
Jimi Hendrix
(1973)
Self
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
(1995)
Self - Performer
The Naked Truth
(1992)
Airborne Mustard Lover
Down and Out in Beverly Hills
(1986)
Orvis Goodnight
The Pickle
(1993)
President
Voices That Care
(1991)
Self - Choir Member
Full Filmography
Acting
Little Richard - Legends in Concert
(1950)
Self
Don't Knock The Rock
(1956)
Himself
The Girl Can't Help It
(1956)
Himself (uncredited)
Mister Rock and Roll
(1957)
Himself
It's Little Richard
(1964)
Himself
Catalina Caper
(1967)
Self
33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee
(1969)
Himself
Sweet Toronto
(1971)
Self
Let the Good Times Roll
(1973)
Himself
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'
(1973)
Self
Jimi Hendrix
(1973)
Self
The London Rock and Roll Show
(1973)
Performer
The Little Richard Story
(1980)
Himself
Buddy Holly
(1985)
Self (archive footage)
Down and Out in Beverly Hills
(1986)
Orvis Goodnight
Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
(1987)
Self
Purple People Eater
(1988)
Mayor
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
(1988)
Self
Goddess of Love
(1988)
Alphonso
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
(1988)
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
(1989)
Little Richard
Prince: Musical Portrait
(1989)
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
(1990)
Old King Cole
The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades
(1990)
Self
Voices That Care
(1991)
Self - Choir Member
Sunset Heat
(1992)
Brandon
The Naked Truth
(1992)
Airborne Mustard Lover
The Pickle
(1993)
President
Last Action Hero
(1993)
Little Richard
RuPaul's Christmas Ball
(1993)
Self
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
(1995)
Self
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
(1995)
Self - Performer
The Late Shift
(1996)
Little Richard
Be Cool About Fire Safety
(1996)
Self
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
(1997)
Self
Why Do Fools Fall In Love
(1998)
Himself
Chairman of the Board
(1998)
Himself
Motown 40: The Music is Forever
(1998)
Self
Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years
(1998)
Self
Mystery, Alaska
(1999)
Self
John & Yoko's Year of Peace
(2000)
Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop
(2001)
Himself
It's Black Entertainment
(2002)
Self
Christmas in Hollywood
(2003)
Self (archive footage)
The Road to Memphis
(2003)
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
(2004)
Self (archive footage)
Johnny Cash: The Last Great American
(2004)
Self
Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America
(2009)
Self (archive footage)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright
(2009)
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
(2012)
Self (archive footage)
Piano Greats at the BBC
(2022)
Little Richard: I Am Everything
(2023)
Self (archive footage)
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
(2023)
Self (Archival Footage)
Production
Sound