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
Little Richard: I Am Everything
(2023)
Self (archive footage)
Down and Out in Beverly Hills
(1986)
Orvis Goodnight
The Pickle
(1993)
President
Full Filmography
Acting
Little Richard - Legends in Concert
(1950)
Self
The Girl Can't Help It
(1956)
Himself (uncredited)
Don't Knock The Rock
(1956)
Himself
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
Jimi Hendrix
(1973)
Self
Let the Good Times Roll
(1973)
Himself
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'
(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
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
(1988)
Little Richard
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
(1988)
Self
Goddess of Love
(1988)
Alphonso
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
The Naked Truth
(1992)
Airborne Mustard Lover
Sunset Heat
(1992)
Brandon
Last Action Hero
(1993)
Little Richard
The Pickle
(1993)
President
RuPaul's Christmas Ball
(1993)
Self
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
(1995)
Self - Performer
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
(1995)
Self
The Late Shift
(1996)
Little Richard
Be Cool About Fire Safety
(1996)
Self
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
(1997)
Self
Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years
(1998)
Self
Why Do Fools Fall In Love
(1998)
Himself
Motown 40: The Music is Forever
(1998)
Self
Chairman of the Board
(1998)
Himself
Mystery, Alaska
(1999)
Self
John & Yoko's Year of Peace
(2000)
Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop
(2001)
Himself
It's Black Entertainment
(2002)
Self
The Road to Memphis
(2003)
Christmas in Hollywood
(2003)
Self (archive footage)
Johnny Cash: The Last Great American
(2004)
Self
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
(2004)
Self (archive footage)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright
(2009)
Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America
(2009)
Self (archive footage)
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
(2012)
Self (archive footage)
Piano Greats at the BBC
(2022)
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
(2023)
Self (Archival Footage)
Little Richard: I Am Everything
(2023)
Self (archive footage)
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
(2024)
Self
Production
Sound