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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.

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BornDecember 05, 1932

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Known for

Last Action Hero
6.5
Self
1993
Down and Out in Beverly Hills
5.9
Orvis Goodnight
1986
Mystery, Alaska
6.3
Self
1999
Chairman of the Board
3.7
Himself
1998

Works

No Hamburg No Beatles
Self (archive footage)
2024
Beatles '64
Self (archive footage)
2024
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Self (archive footage)
2024
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
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
Johnny Cash: The Last Great American
Self
2004
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Self (archive footage)
2004
Christmas in Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
2003
James Brown: Soul Survivor
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
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
Be Cool About Fire Safety
Self
1996
The Late Shift
Little Richard
1996
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
Self - Performer
1995
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Self
1995
RuPaul's Christmas Ball
Self
1993
Last Action Hero
Self
1993
The Pickle
President
1993
The Naked Truth
Airborne Mustard Lover
1992
Sunset Heat
Brandon
1992
Voices That Care
Self - Choir Member
1991
The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades
Self
1990
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
Old King Cole
1990
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
Down and Out in Beverly Hills
Orvis Goodnight
1986
The Real Buddy Holly Story
Self (archive footage)
1985
The Little Richard Story
Himself
1980
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
Sweet Toronto
Self
1971
33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee
Himself
1969
Catalina Caper
Self
1967
It's Little Richard
Himself
1964
Mister Rock and Roll
Himself
1957
Don't Knock The Rock
Himself
1956
The Girl Can't Help It
Himself (uncredited)
1956
Little Richard - Legends in Concert
Self
1950

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Personal details

Official site
Alternative names
- Richard Wayne Penniman
Born
December 05, 1932
Macon, Georgia, USA

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