Richard Wayne Penniman, better known by his stage name Little Richard, was an American singer-songwriter and pianist. He was an influential figure in popular music and culture for seven decades. Referred to as the "Architect of Rock and Roll", Richard's most celebrated work dates from the mid-1950s, when his charismatic showmanship and dynamic music, characterized by frenetic piano playing, pounding backbeat and powerful raspy vocals, laid the foundation for rock and roll.
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Importing filmography…
| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Freddie Mercury: The Final ActMovie | Self (archive footage) | 90 |
| 2020 | 70 Years of Youth RevoltSeries | Self (archive footage) | 88 |
| 2018 | Basketball: A Love StorySeries | Self (archive footage) | 86 |
| 2012 | Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’Movie | Self (archive footage) | 80 |
| 2007 | Seven Ages of RockSeries | Self | 75 |
| 2005 | The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonSeries | Self | 73 |
| 2004 | Best Week EverSeries | — | 72 |
| 2004 | Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon EverybodyMovie | Self (archive footage) | 72 |
| 2004 | Johnny Cash: The Last Great AmericanMovie | Self | 72 |
| 2003 | Las VegasSeries | Little Richard | 71 |
| 2003 | Christmas in HollywoodMovie | Self (archive footage) | 71 |
| 2002 | It's Black EntertainmentMovie | Self | 70 |
| 1999 | Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50sMovie | Self (archive footage) | 67 |
| 1999 | Mystery, AlaskaMovie | Self | 67 |
| 1998 | Hollywood SquaresSeries | Self - Panelist | 66 |
| 1998 | Chairman of the BoardMovie | Himself | 66 |
| 1998 | Motown 40: The Music Is ForeverMovie | Self | 66 |
| 1998 | Why Do Fools Fall In LoveMovie | Himself | 66 |
| 1996 | Muppets TonightSeries | Self | 64 |
| 1996 | Rudy Coby: Ridiculously DangerousMovie | Lounge Lizard (voice) | 64 |
| 1995 | The Drew Carey ShowSeries | Little Richard | 63 |
| 1995 | Queen: Champions of the WorldMovie | Self | 63 |
| 1993 | RawSeries | Little Richard | 61 |
| 1993 | Last Action HeroMovie | Self | 61 |
| 1993 | The PickleMovie | President | 61 |
| 1993 | Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical CelebrationMovie | Self - Special Guest | 61 |
| 1992 | MartinSeries | The Exterminator | 60 |
| 1992 | Hearts AfireSeries | Little Richard | 60 |
| 1990 | BlossomSeries | Little Richard | 58 |
| 1990 | Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney YearsMovie | Self | 58 |
| 1990 | Mother Goose Rock 'n' RhymeMovie | Old King Cole | 58 |
| 1990 | The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The DecadesMovie | Self | 58 |
| 1989 | The SimpsonsSeries | Little Richard (voice) | 57 |
| 1989 | BaywatchSeries | Maurice the Cook | 57 |
| 1988 | Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas SpecialMovie | Self | 56 |
| 1988 | Purple People EaterMovie | Mayor | 56 |
| 1988 | Goddess of LoveMovie | Alphonso | 56 |
| 1988 | Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi AbromowitzMovie | Little Richard | 56 |
| 1987 | Full HouseSeries | Little Richard | 55 |
| 1985 | Friday PeopleSeries | — | 53 |
| 1985 | The Real Buddy Holly StoryMovie | Self (archive footage) | 53 |
| 1985 | Motown Returns to the ApolloMovie | — | 53 |
| 1984 | Miami ViceSeries | Marvelle Quinn | 52 |
| 1976 | Donny & MarieSeries | Self | 44 |
| 1973 | Jimi HendrixMovie | Self | 41 |
| 1972 | The Midnight SpecialSeries | Self | 40 |
| 1971 | ColumboSeries | Little Richard | 39 |
| 1969 | The Glen Campbell Goodtime HourSeries | Self | 37 |
| 1969 | The Barbara McNair ShowSeries | Self | 37 |
| 1968 | The Dick Cavett ShowSeries | Self - Guest | 36 |
| 1967 | Catalina CaperMovie | Self | 35 |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas ShowSeries | Self | 29 |
| 1957 | American BandstandSeries | Self | 25 |
| 1957 | Mister Rock and RollMovie | Himself | 25 |
| 1956 | The Girl Can't Help ItMovie | Himself (uncredited) | 24 |