Portrait of Little Richard

Little Richard

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, Dec 05 1932
Birthplace: Macon, Georgia, USA

Death: Sat, May 09 2020
Little Richard is 87 years old
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Poster of Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Little Richard would have been no older than
87 in Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jun 28 2024
Poster of Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
Little Richard would have been no older than
87 in Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
as 'Self (Archival Footage)'.
Sat, Apr 22 2023
Poster of Little Richard: I Am Everything
Little Richard: I Am Everything
Little Richard would have been no older than
87 in Little Richard: I Am Everything
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Apr 11 2023
Poster of Piano Greats at the BBC
Piano Greats at the BBC
Little Richard would have been no older than
87 in Piano Greats at the BBC
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Dec 10 2022
Poster of Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
Little Richard was
79 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jun 07 2012
Poster of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright
Little Richard was
76 in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright
Mon, Oct 19 2009
Poster of Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America
Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America
Little Richard was
76 in Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Johnny Cash: The Last Great American
Johnny Cash: The Last Great American
Little Richard was
71 in Johnny Cash: The Last Great American
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 27 2004
Poster of Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Little Richard was
71 in Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Christmas in Hollywood
Christmas in Hollywood
Little Richard was
70 in Christmas in Hollywood
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Nov 13 2003
Poster of James Brown: Soul Survivor
James Brown: Soul Survivor
Little Richard was
70 in James Brown: Soul Survivor
Wed, Oct 29 2003
Poster of The Road to Memphis
The Road to Memphis
Little Richard was
70 in The Road to Memphis
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, May 05 2003
Poster of It's Black Entertainment
It's Black Entertainment
Little Richard was
69 in It's Black Entertainment
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 08 2002
Poster of Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop
Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop
Little Richard was
68 in Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Aug 12 2001
Poster of John & Yoko's Year of Peace
John & Yoko's Year of Peace
Little Richard was
67 in John & Yoko's Year of Peace
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Mystery, Alaska
Mystery, Alaska
Little Richard was
66 in Mystery, Alaska
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 01 1999
Poster of Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s
Little Richard was
66 in Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Feb 02 1999
Poster of Why Do Fools Fall In Love
Why Do Fools Fall In Love
Little Richard was
65 in Why Do Fools Fall In Love
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Aug 28 1998
Poster of Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years
Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years
Little Richard was
65 in Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 11 1998
Poster of Chairman of the Board
Chairman of the Board
Little Richard was
65 in Chairman of the Board
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Mar 13 1998
Poster of Motown 40: The Music is Forever
Motown 40: The Music is Forever
Little Richard was
65 in Motown 40: The Music is Forever
as 'Self'.
Sun, Feb 15 1998
Poster of The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
Little Richard was
64 in The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
as 'Self'.
Thu, May 15 1997
Poster of Be Cool About Fire Safety
Be Cool About Fire Safety
Little Richard was
63 in Be Cool About Fire Safety
as 'Self'.
Mon, Apr 15 1996
Poster of The Late Shift
The Late Shift
Little Richard was
63 in The Late Shift
as 'Little Richard'.
Sat, Feb 24 1996
Poster of Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
Little Richard was
63 in Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
as 'Self - Performer'.
Thu, Dec 14 1995
Poster of The History of Rock 'n' Roll
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Little Richard was
62 in The History of Rock 'n' Roll
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 06 1995
Poster of RuPaul's Christmas Ball
RuPaul's Christmas Ball
Little Richard was
61 in RuPaul's Christmas Ball
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 25 1993
Poster of Last Action Hero
Last Action Hero
Little Richard was
60 in Last Action Hero
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 18 1993
Poster of The Pickle
The Pickle
Little Richard was
60 in The Pickle
as 'President'.
Fri, Apr 30 1993
Poster of The Naked Truth
The Naked Truth
Little Richard was
59 in The Naked Truth
as 'Airborne Mustard Lover'.
Tue, Sep 29 1992
Poster of Sunset Heat
Sunset Heat
Little Richard was
59 in Sunset Heat
as 'Brandon'.
Thu, Jul 02 1992
Poster of Voices That Care
Voices That Care
Little Richard was
58 in Voices That Care
as 'Self - Choir Member'.
Thu, Feb 28 1991
Poster of The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades
The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades
Little Richard was
58 in The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 09 1990
Poster of Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
Little Richard was
57 in Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
as 'Old King Cole'.
Sat, May 19 1990
Poster of Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Little Richard was
56 in Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
as 'Little Richard'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Prince: Musical Portrait
Prince: Musical Portrait
Little Richard was
56 in Prince: Musical Portrait
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
Little Richard was
56 in Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
as 'Self'.
Wed, Dec 21 1988
Poster of Purple People Eater
Purple People Eater
Little Richard was
55 in Purple People Eater
as 'Mayor'.
Thu, Dec 01 1988
Poster of Goddess of Love
Goddess of Love
Little Richard was
55 in Goddess of Love
as 'Alphonso'.
Sun, Nov 20 1988
Poster of Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Little Richard was
55 in Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
as 'Little Richard'.
Tue, Aug 16 1988
Poster of Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Little Richard was
54 in Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 09 1987
Poster of Down and Out in Beverly Hills
Down and Out in Beverly Hills
Little Richard was
53 in Down and Out in Beverly Hills
as 'Orvis Goodnight'.
Fri, Jan 31 1986
Poster of The Real Buddy Holly Story
The Real Buddy Holly Story
Little Richard was
52 in The Real Buddy Holly Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Sep 12 1985
Poster of The Little Richard Story
The Little Richard Story
Little Richard was
47 in The Little Richard Story
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix
Little Richard was
40 in Jimi Hendrix
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jun 14 1973
Poster of Let the Good Times Roll
Let the Good Times Roll
Little Richard was
40 in Let the Good Times Roll
as 'Himself'.
Fri, May 25 1973
Poster of The London Rock and Roll Show
The London Rock and Roll Show
Little Richard was
40 in The London Rock and Roll Show
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'
Little Richard was
40 in Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Sweet Toronto
Sweet Toronto
Little Richard was
38 in Sweet Toronto
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 22 1971
Poster of 33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee
33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee
Little Richard was
36 in 33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Apr 14 1969
Poster of Catalina Caper
Catalina Caper
Little Richard was
34 in Catalina Caper
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 01 1967
Poster of It's Little Richard
It's Little Richard
Little Richard was
31 in It's Little Richard
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Jan 08 1964
Poster of Mister Rock and Roll
Mister Rock and Roll
Little Richard was
24 in Mister Rock and Roll
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Oct 16 1957
Poster of Don't Knock The Rock
Don't Knock The Rock
Little Richard was
24 in Don't Knock The Rock
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Dec 14 1956
Poster of The Girl Can't Help It
The Girl Can't Help It
Little Richard was
23 in The Girl Can't Help It
as 'Himself (uncredited)'.
Sat, Dec 01 1956
Poster of Little Richard - Legends in Concert
Little Richard - Legends in Concert
Little Richard was
18 in Little Richard - Legends in Concert
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 31 1950

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of McCartney 3, 2, 1
McCartney 3, 2, 1
Little Richard would have been no older than
87 in McCartney 3, 2, 1
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 16 2021
Poster of 70 Years of Youth Revolt
70 Years of Youth Revolt
Little Richard would have been no older than
87 in 70 Years of Youth Revolt
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 21 2020
Poster of Basketball: A Love Story
Basketball: A Love Story
Little Richard was
85+ in Basketball: A Love Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 2018
Poster of Seven Ages of Rock
Seven Ages of Rock
Little Richard was
74+ in Seven Ages of Rock
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 19 2007
Poster of Celebrity Duets
Celebrity Duets
Little Richard was
73+ in Celebrity Duets
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 29 2006
Poster of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Little Richard was
72+ in The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005
Poster of Best Week Ever
Best Week Ever
Little Richard was
71+ in Best Week Ever
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 2004
Poster of Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Little Richard was
70+ in Las Vegas
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003
Poster of Hollywood Squares
Hollywood Squares
Little Richard was
65+ in Hollywood Squares
as 'Self - Panelist'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1998
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Little Richard was
63+ in E! True Hollywood Story
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of Muppets Tonight
Muppets Tonight
Little Richard was
63+ in Muppets Tonight
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 08 1996
Poster of The Beatles Anthology
The Beatles Anthology
Little Richard was
62+ in The Beatles Anthology
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 19 1995
Poster of The Drew Carey Show
The Drew Carey Show
Little Richard was
62+ in The Drew Carey Show
as 'Little Richard'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1995
Poster of The History of Rock 'n' Roll
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Little Richard was
62+ in The History of Rock 'n' Roll
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 08 1995
Poster of WWE Raw
WWE Raw
Little Richard was
60+ in WWE Raw
as 'Little Richard'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 11 1993
Poster of Hearts Afire
Hearts Afire
Little Richard was
59+ in Hearts Afire
as 'Little Richard'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1992
Poster of Martin
Martin
Little Richard was
59+ in Martin
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 27 1992
Poster of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures
Little Richard was
57+ in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 15 1990
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Little Richard was
57+ in The Simpsons
as 'Little Richard (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Baywatch
Baywatch
Little Richard was
56+ in Baywatch
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 23 1989
Poster of Full House
Full House
Little Richard was
54+ in Full House
as 'Little Richard'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1987
Poster of Pee-wee's Playhouse
Pee-wee's Playhouse
Little Richard was
53+ in Pee-wee's Playhouse
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1986
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Little Richard was
51+ in Miami Vice
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Donny & Marie
Donny & Marie
Little Richard was
43+ in Donny & Marie
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 1976
Poster of The Midnight Special
The Midnight Special
Little Richard was
39+ in The Midnight Special
as 'Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 19 1972
Poster of Columbo
Columbo
Little Richard was
38+ in Columbo
as 'Little Richard'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of The Smothers Brothers Summer Show
The Smothers Brothers Summer Show
Little Richard was
37+ in The Smothers Brothers Summer Show
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 08 1970
Poster of The Barbara McNair Show
The Barbara McNair Show
Little Richard was
36+ in The Barbara McNair Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1969
Poster of The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Little Richard was
36+ in The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 1969
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Little Richard was
35+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Little Richard was
29+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Little Richard was
29+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of American Bandstand
American Bandstand
Little Richard was
24+ in American Bandstand
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 05 1957