Little Richard

1932-12-05 – 2020-05-09 (age 87) Macon, Georgia, USA

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Biography

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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Little Richard

Known For

Last Action Hero

Last Action Hero

1993

as Self

Mystery, Alaska

Mystery, Alaska

1999

as Self

Beatles '64

Beatles '64

2024

as Self (archive footage)

The Pickle

The Pickle

1993

as President

Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’

Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’

2012

as Self (archive footage)

The Late Shift

The Late Shift

1996

as Little Richard

Down and Out in Beverly Hills

Down and Out in Beverly Hills

1986

as Orvis Goodnight

The Girl Can't Help It

The Girl Can't Help It

1956

as Himself (uncredited)

No Hamburg, No Beatles

No Hamburg, No Beatles

2024

as Self (archive footage)

Why Do Fools Fall In Love

Why Do Fools Fall In Love

1998

as Himself

Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special

Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special

1988

as Self

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

1993

as Self - Special Guest

Goddess of Love

Goddess of Love

1988

as Alphonso

Sunset Heat

Sunset Heat

1992

as Brandon

Voices That Care

Voices That Care

1991

as Self - Choir Member

Sinatra: 80 Years My Way

Sinatra: 80 Years My Way

1995

as Self - Performer

Freddie Mercury: The Final Act

Freddie Mercury: The Final Act

2022

as Self (archive footage)

Chairman of the Board

Chairman of the Board

1998

as Himself

The Naked Truth

The Naked Truth

1992

as Airborne Mustard Lover

Little Richard: I Am Everything

Little Richard: I Am Everything

2023

as Self (archive footage)