
Little Richard
Born
December 5, 1932
Died
May 9, 2020 (87 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Macon, Georgia, USA
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.

Becoming Led Zeppelin
Self (archive footage)
2025

No Hamburg No Beatles
Self (archive footage)
2024

Beatles '64
Self (archive footage)
2024

Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Self (archive footage)
2023

Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
Self (Archival Footage)
2023

Little Richard: I Am Everything
Self (archive footage)
2023
Piano Greats at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
2022

McCartney 3, 2, 1
Self (archive footage) · (6 episodes)
2021

70 Years of Youth Revolt
Self (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2020

Basketball: A Love Story
Self (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2018

Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
Self (archive footage)
2012

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright
2009

Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America
Self (archive footage)
2009

Seven Ages of Rock
Self · (7 episodes)
2007

Celebrity Duets
(9 episodes)
2006

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Self · (1 episode)
2005

Johnny Cash: The Last Great American
Self
2004

Best Week Ever
(1 episode)
2004

Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Self (archive footage)
2004

Christmas in Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
2003

James Brown: Soul Survivor
2003

Las Vegas
(1 episode)
2003

The Road to Memphis
Self (archive footage)
2003

It's Black Entertainment
Self
2002

Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop
Himself
2001

John & Yoko's Year of Peace
Self
2000

Mystery, Alaska
Self
1999

Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s
Self (archive footage)
1999

Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist · (10 episodes)
1998

Why Do Fools Fall In Love
Himself
1998
Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years
Self
1998

Chairman of the Board
Himself
1998

Motown 40: The Music is Forever
Self
1998

The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
Self
1997

E! True Hollywood Story
(0 episode)
1996

Be Cool About Fire Safety
Self
1996

Muppets Tonight
Self · (1 episode)
1996

The Late Shift
Little Richard
1996

Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
Self - Performer
1995

The Drew Carey Show
Little Richard · (1 episode)
1995

The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Self · (11 episodes)
1995

The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Self
1995

RuPaul's Christmas Ball
Self
1993

Last Action Hero
Self
1993

The Pickle
President
1993

Raw
Little Richard · (1 episode)
1993

The Naked Truth
Airborne Mustard Lover
1992

Hearts Afire
Little Richard · (1 episode)
1992

Martin
(1 episode)
1992

Sunset Heat
Brandon
1992

Voices That Care
Self - Choir Member
1991

The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades
Self
1990

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures
(1 episode)
1990

Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
Old King Cole
1990

The Simpsons
Little Richard (voice) · (1 episode)
1989

Baywatch
(1 episode)
1989
Prince: Musical Portrait
Self
1989

Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Little Richard
1989

Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
Self
1988

Purple People Eater
Mayor
1988

Goddess of Love
Alphonso
1988

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Little Richard
1988

Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Self
1987

Full House
Little Richard · (1 episode)
1987

Down and Out in Beverly Hills
Orvis Goodnight
1986

The Real Buddy Holly Story
Self (archive footage)
1985

Miami Vice
(1 episode)
1984

Rock and Roll: The Early Days
Himself
1984
The Little Richard Story
Himself
1980

Donny & Marie
Self · (1 episode)
1976

Jimi Hendrix
Self
1973

Let the Good Times Roll
Himself
1973

Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'
Self
1973

The London Rock and Roll Show
Self
1973

The Midnight Special
Host · (1 episode)
1972

Sweet Toronto
Self
1971

Columbo
Little Richard · (1 episode)
1971
The Smothers Brothers Summer Show
(1 episode)
1970
The Barbara McNair Show
Self · (1 episode)
1969

33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee
Himself
1969

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Self · (1 episode)
1969

The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest · (2 episodes)
1968

Catalina Caper
Self
1967

It's Little Richard
Himself
1964

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (2 episodes)
1962

The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (1 episode)
1961

Mister Rock and Roll
Himself
1957

American Bandstand
Self · (1 episode)
1957

Don't Knock The Rock
Himself
1956

The Girl Can't Help It
Himself (uncredited)
1956
Little Richard - Legends in Concert
Self
1950