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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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No Hamburg No Beatles

Little Richard would have been no older than 87 in No Hamburg No Beatles as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 2024

Beatles '64

Little Richard would have been no older than 87 in Beatles '64 as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 28 2024

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)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 2024

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)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 22 2023

Little Richard: I Am Everything

Little Richard would have been no older than 87 in Little Richard: I Am Everything as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 11 2023

Piano Greats at the BBC

Little Richard would have been no older than 87 in Piano Greats at the BBC as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 2022

Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’

Little Richard was 79 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 07 2012

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright

Little Richard was 76 in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 19 2009

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)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009

Johnny Cash: The Last Great American

Little Richard was 71 in Johnny Cash: The Last Great American as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 2004

Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody

Little Richard was 71 in Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004

Christmas in Hollywood

Little Richard was 70 in Christmas in Hollywood as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 13 2003

James Brown: Soul Survivor

Little Richard was 70 in James Brown: Soul Survivor

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 29 2003

The Road to Memphis

Little Richard was 70 in The Road to Memphis as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 05 2003

It's Black Entertainment

Little Richard was 69 in It's Black Entertainment as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 2002

Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop

Little Richard was 68 in Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 12 2001

John & Yoko's Year of Peace

Little Richard was 67 in John & Yoko's Year of Peace as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000

Mystery, Alaska

Little Richard was 66 in Mystery, Alaska as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1999

Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s

Little Richard was 66 in Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 02 1999

Why Do Fools Fall In Love

Little Richard was 65 in Why Do Fools Fall In Love as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1998

Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years

Little Richard was 65 in Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 11 1998

Chairman of the Board

Little Richard was 65 in Chairman of the Board as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1998

Motown 40: The Music is Forever

Little Richard was 65 in Motown 40: The Music is Forever as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 15 1998

The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!

Little Richard was 64 in The Three Stooges Greatest Hits! as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 15 1997

Be Cool About Fire Safety

Little Richard was 63 in Be Cool About Fire Safety as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 15 1996

The Late Shift

Little Richard was 63 in The Late Shift as 'Little Richard'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 24 1996

Sinatra: 80 Years My Way

Little Richard was 63 in Sinatra: 80 Years My Way as 'Self - Performer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 14 1995

The History of Rock 'n' Roll

Little Richard was 62 in The History of Rock 'n' Roll as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 06 1995

RuPaul's Christmas Ball

Little Richard was 61 in RuPaul's Christmas Ball as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1993

Last Action Hero

Little Richard was 60 in Last Action Hero as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1993

The Pickle

Little Richard was 60 in The Pickle as 'President'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1993

The Naked Truth

Little Richard was 59 in The Naked Truth as 'Airborne Mustard Lover'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 29 1992

Sunset Heat

Little Richard was 59 in Sunset Heat as 'Brandon'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 02 1992

Voices That Care

Little Richard was 58 in Voices That Care as 'Self - Choir Member'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 28 1991

The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades

Little Richard was 58 in The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 09 1990

Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme

Little Richard was 57 in Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme as 'Old King Cole'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 19 1990

Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

Little Richard was 56 in Legends of Rock 'n' Roll as 'Little Richard'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989

Prince: Musical Portrait

Little Richard was 56 in Prince: Musical Portrait as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989

Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special

Little Richard was 56 in Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1988

Purple People Eater

Little Richard was 55 in Purple People Eater as 'Mayor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1988

Goddess of Love

Little Richard was 55 in Goddess of Love as 'Alphonso'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 20 1988

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

Little Richard was 55 in Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz as 'Little Richard'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 16 1988

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

Little Richard was 54 in Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1987

Down and Out in Beverly Hills

Little Richard was 53 in Down and Out in Beverly Hills as 'Orvis Goodnight'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1986

The Real Buddy Holly Story

Little Richard was 52 in The Real Buddy Holly Story as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 1985

The Little Richard Story

Little Richard was 47 in The Little Richard Story as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980

Jimi Hendrix

Little Richard was 40 in Jimi Hendrix as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 14 1973

Let the Good Times Roll

Little Richard was 40 in Let the Good Times Roll as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1973

The London Rock and Roll Show

Little Richard was 40 in The London Rock and Roll Show as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973

Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'

Little Richard was 40 in Little Richard: Keep on Rockin' as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973

Sweet Toronto

Little Richard was 38 in Sweet Toronto as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 22 1971

33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee

Little Richard was 36 in 33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 14 1969

Catalina Caper

Little Richard was 34 in Catalina Caper as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1967

It's Little Richard

Little Richard was 31 in It's Little Richard as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 08 1964

Mister Rock and Roll

Little Richard was 24 in Mister Rock and Roll as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 16 1957

Don't Knock The Rock

Little Richard was 24 in Don't Knock The Rock as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1956

The Girl Can't Help It

Little Richard was 23 in The Girl Can't Help It as 'Himself (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1956

Little Richard - Legends in Concert

Little Richard was 18 in Little Richard - Legends in Concert as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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

McCartney 3, 2, 1

Little Richard would have been no older than 87 in McCartney 3, 2, 1 as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 16 2021

70 Years of Youth Revolt

Little Richard would have been no older than 87 in 70 Years of Youth Revolt as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 21 2020

Basketball: A Love Story

Little Richard was 85+ in Basketball: A Love Story as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 2018

Seven Ages of Rock

Little Richard was 74+ in Seven Ages of Rock as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 19 2007

Celebrity Duets

Little Richard was 73+ in Celebrity Duets

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 29 2006

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

Little Richard was 72+ in The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005

Best Week Ever

Little Richard was 71+ in Best Week Ever

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 2004

Las Vegas

Little Richard was 70+ in Las Vegas

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003

Hollywood Squares

Little Richard was 65+ in Hollywood Squares as 'Self - Panelist'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1998

E! True Hollywood Story

Little Richard was 63+ in E! True Hollywood Story

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996

Muppets Tonight

Little Richard was 63+ in Muppets Tonight as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 08 1996

The Drew Carey Show

Little Richard was 62+ in The Drew Carey Show as 'Little Richard'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1995

The History of Rock 'n' Roll

Little Richard was 62+ in The History of Rock 'n' Roll as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 08 1995

Raw

Little Richard was 60+ in Raw as 'Little Richard'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 11 1993

Hearts Afire

Little Richard was 59+ in Hearts Afire as 'Little Richard'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1992

Martin

Little Richard was 59+ in Martin

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 27 1992

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures

Little Richard was 57+ in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 15 1990

The Simpsons

Little Richard was 57+ in The Simpsons as 'Little Richard (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989

Baywatch

Little Richard was 56+ in Baywatch

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 23 1989

Full House

Little Richard was 54+ in Full House as 'Little Richard'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1987

Pee-wee's Playhouse

Little Richard was 53+ in Pee-wee's Playhouse

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1986

Miami Vice

Little Richard was 51+ in Miami Vice

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984

Donny & Marie

Little Richard was 43+ in Donny & Marie as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 1976

The Midnight Special

Little Richard was 39+ in The Midnight Special as 'Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 19 1972

Columbo

Little Richard was 38+ in Columbo as 'Little Richard'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971

The Smothers Brothers Summer Show

Little Richard was 37+ in The Smothers Brothers Summer Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 08 1970

The Barbara McNair Show

Little Richard was 36+ in The Barbara McNair Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1969

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

Little Richard was 36+ in The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 1969

The Dick Cavett Show

Little Richard was 35+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Little Richard was 29+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Mike Douglas Show

Little Richard was 29+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

American Bandstand

Little Richard was 24+ in American Bandstand as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 05 1957