Little Richard

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

94

Gender

Male

Birthday

1932-12-05

Day of death

2020-05-09 (87 years old)

Place of Birth

Macon, Georgia, USA

Little Richard

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.

Known For

  • The Simpsons

    The Simpsons

  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

  • The Mike Douglas Show

    The Mike Douglas Show

  • Raw

    Raw

  • Columbo

    Columbo

  • The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

    The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

  • Hollywood Squares

    Hollywood Squares

  • Miami Vice

    Miami Vice

  • The Drew Carey Show

    The Drew Carey Show

  • Las Vegas

    Las Vegas

  • Baywatch

    Baywatch

  • Full House

    Full House

  • The Dick Cavett Show

    The Dick Cavett Show

  • Martin

    Martin

  • Basketball: A Love Story

    Basketball: A Love Story

  • The Midnight Special

    The Midnight Special

  • Best Week Ever

    Best Week Ever

  • The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

    The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

  • Last Action Hero

    Last Action Hero

  • Donny & Marie

    Donny & Marie

  • American Bandstand

    American Bandstand

  • Hearts Afire

    Hearts Afire

  • Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World

    Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World

  • Muppets Tonight

    Muppets Tonight

  • The Late Shift

    The Late Shift

  • Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special

    Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special

  • Sunset Heat

    Sunset Heat

  • Jimi Hendrix

    Jimi Hendrix

  • Rock and Roll: The Early Days

    Rock and Roll: The Early Days

  • The Pickle

    The Pickle

  • No Hamburg, No Beatles

    No Hamburg, No Beatles

  • Why Do Fools Fall In Love

    Why Do Fools Fall In Love

  • The History of Rock 'n' Roll

    The History of Rock 'n' Roll

  • Seven Ages of Rock

    Seven Ages of Rock

  • The Real Buddy Holly Story

    The Real Buddy Holly Story

  • Beatles '64

    Beatles '64

  • Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll

    Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll

  • Voices That Care

    Voices That Care

  • Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures

    Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures

  • Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll

    Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll

  • Little Richard: I Am Everything

    Little Richard: I Am Everything

  • The Road to Memphis

    The Road to Memphis

  • The Barbara McNair Show

    The Barbara McNair Show

  • Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years

    Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years

  • Mystery, Alaska

    Mystery, Alaska

  • Sweet Toronto

    Sweet Toronto

  • Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

    Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

  • Catalina Caper

    Catalina Caper

  • Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody

    Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody

  • Purple People Eater

    Purple People Eater

  • Prince: Musical Portrait

    Prince: Musical Portrait

  • Mister Rock and Roll

    Mister Rock and Roll

  • Chairman of the Board

    Chairman of the Board

  • Be Cool About Fire Safety

    Be Cool About Fire Safety

  • Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme

    Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme

  • RuPaul's Christmas Ball

    RuPaul's Christmas Ball

  • The History of Rock 'n' Roll

    The History of Rock 'n' Roll

  • The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!

    The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!

  • Sinatra: 80 Years My Way

    Sinatra: 80 Years My Way

  • Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop

    Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop

  • The Smothers Brothers Summer Show

    The Smothers Brothers Summer Show

  • McCartney 3, 2, 1

    McCartney 3, 2, 1

  • 70 Years of Youth Revolt

    70 Years of Youth Revolt

  • E! True Hollywood Story

    E! True Hollywood Story

  • Celebrity Duets

    Celebrity Duets

  • Don't Knock The Rock

    Don't Knock The Rock

  • The Girl Can't Help It

    The Girl Can't Help It

  • Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’

    Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’

  • The Naked Truth

    The Naked Truth

  • Motown 40: The Music is Forever

    Motown 40: The Music is Forever

  • Friday People

    Friday People

  • Down and Out in Beverly Hills

    Down and Out in Beverly Hills

  • Johnny Cash: The Last Great American

    Johnny Cash: The Last Great American

  • Goddess of Love

    Goddess of Love

  • The Little Richard Story

    The Little Richard Story

  • Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

    Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

  • Freddie Mercury: The Final Act

    Freddie Mercury: The Final Act

  • James Brown: Soul Survivor

    James Brown: Soul Survivor

  • It's Black Entertainment

    It's Black Entertainment

  • The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades

    The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades

  • Christmas in Hollywood

    Christmas in Hollywood

  • Piano Greats at the BBC

    Piano Greats at the BBC

  • Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s

    Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s

  • Little Richard Live in Paris

    Little Richard Live in Paris

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

    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright

  • Let the Good Times Roll

    Let the Good Times Roll

  • Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America

    Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America

  • John & Yoko's Year of Peace

    John & Yoko's Year of Peace

  • Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'

    Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'

  • The London Rock and Roll Show

    The London Rock and Roll Show

  • 33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee

    33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee

  • Little Richard - Legends in Concert

    Little Richard - Legends in Concert

  • It's Little Richard

    It's Little Richard

  • Electric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black Rocker

    Electric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black Rocker