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

The Girl Can't Help It

The Girl Can't Help It

1956

as Himself (uncredited)

Why Do Fools Fall In Love

Why Do Fools Fall In Love

1998

as Himself

Down and Out in Beverly Hills

Down and Out in Beverly Hills

1986

as Orvis Goodnight

Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration

Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration

1993

as Self - Special Guest

Beatles '64

Beatles '64

2024

as Self (archive footage)

Christmas from Hollywood

Christmas from Hollywood

2003

as Self (archive footage)

Chairman of the Board

Chairman of the Board

1998

as Himself

Little Richard: I Am Everything

Little Richard: I Am Everything

2023

as Self (archive footage)

Queen: Champions of the World

Queen: Champions of the World

1995

as Self

Sunset Heat

Sunset Heat

1992

as Brandon

The Pickle

The Pickle

1993

as President

RuPaul's Christmas Ball

RuPaul's Christmas Ball

1993

as Self

Freddie Mercury: The Final Act

Freddie Mercury: The Final Act

2022

as Self (archive footage)

Rudy Coby: Ridiculously Dangerous

Rudy Coby: Ridiculously Dangerous

1996

as Lounge Lizard (voice)

No Hamburg, No Beatles

No Hamburg, No Beatles

2024

as Self (archive footage)

Purple People Eater

Purple People Eater

1988

as Mayor

Goddess of Love

Goddess of Love

1988

as Alphonso

Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World

Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World

2023

as Self (archive footage)