BeamFlip Logo
User
Little Richard

Little Richard

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

Dec 05, 1932

Macon, Georgia, USA

Died

May 09, 2020

Known For

Acting

Movies

69 acting

5 crew

Popularity

0.9

movie

Known For

Last Action Hero

Last Action Hero

1993

as Self
Down and Out in Beverly Hills

Down and Out in Beverly Hills

1986

as Orvis Goodnight
Mystery, Alaska

Mystery, Alaska

1999

as Self
Sweet Toronto
Sweet Toronto
1971 • as Self
★ 7.1
Last Action Hero
Last Action Hero
1993 • as Self
★ 6.5
Down and Out in Beverly Hills
Down and Out in Beverly Hills
1986 • as Orvis Goodnight
★ 5.9
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
2004 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 6.5
Mystery, Alaska
Mystery, Alaska
1999 • as Self
★ 6.3
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
2012 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 5.0
The Girl Can't Help It
The Girl Can't Help It
1956 • as Himself (uncredited)
★ 6.3
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
1990 • as Old King Cole
★ 5.0
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
1995 • as Self - Performer
James Brown: Soul Survivor
James Brown: Soul Survivor
2003
★ 7.7
The Late Shift
The Late Shift
1996 • as Little Richard
★ 6.4
Freddie Mercury: The Final Act
Freddie Mercury: The Final Act
2022 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 6.7
Goddess of Love
Goddess of Love
1988 • as Alphonso
★ 5.5
Why Do Fools Fall In Love
Why Do Fools Fall In Love
1998 • as Himself
★ 6.4
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
1993 • as Self - Special Guest
★ 7.0
Chairman of the Board
Chairman of the Board
1998 • as Himself
★ 3.6
Queen: Champions of the World
Queen: Champions of the World
1995 • as Self
★ 8.3
Purple People Eater
Purple People Eater
1988 • as Mayor
★ 5.1
movie
Food Rocks
1994 • as Richard (uncredited)
The Pickle
The Pickle
1993 • as President
★ 5.0
Beatles '64
Beatles '64
2024 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 6.5
It's Black Entertainment
It's Black Entertainment
2002 • as Self
★ 8.7
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
1988 • as Self
★ 7.2
Voices That Care
Voices That Care
1991 • as Self - Choir Member
★ 7.0
Little Richard: I Am Everything
Little Richard: I Am Everything
2023 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 6.6
The Real Buddy Holly Story
The Real Buddy Holly Story
1985 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 6.5
movie
Piano Greats at the BBC
2022 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 7.7
Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America
Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America
2009 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 7.0
Christmas in Hollywood
Christmas in Hollywood
2003 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 6.0
Let the Good Times Roll
Let the Good Times Roll
1973 • as Himself
★ 6.4
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
1990 • as Self
★ 7.2
The Naked Truth
The Naked Truth
1992 • as Airborne Mustard Lover
★ 3.1
No Hamburg, No Beatles
No Hamburg, No Beatles
2024 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 7.5
The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades
The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades
1990 • as Self
★ 3.0
Sunset Heat
Sunset Heat
1992 • as Brandon
★ 4.1
Rudy Coby: Ridiculously Dangerous
Rudy Coby: Ridiculously Dangerous
1996 • as Lounge Lizard (voice)
Don't Knock The Rock
Don't Knock The Rock
1956 • as Himself
★ 5.8
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
2023 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 7.4
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
1987 • as Self
★ 7.3
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
1989 • as Little Richard
★ 9.0
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988 • as Little Richard
★ 9.0
RuPaul's Christmas Ball
RuPaul's Christmas Ball
1993 • as Self
★ 10.0
33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee
33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee
1969 • as Himself
★ 4.7
Catalina Caper
Catalina Caper
1967 • as Self
★ 2.5
Johnny Cash: The Last Great American
Johnny Cash: The Last Great American
2004 • as Self
★ 10.0
movie
The Debbie Allen Special
1989 • as Self
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
1998 • as Self
Prince: Musical Portrait
Prince: Musical Portrait
1989 • as Self
Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix
1973 • as Self
★ 7.8
movie
Little Richard - Legends in Concert
1950 • as Self
★ 2.0
Rock and Roll: The Early Days
Rock and Roll: The Early Days
1984 • as Himself
Electric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black Rocker
Electric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black Rocker
2005 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 9.5
Quincy Jones... The First 50 Years
Quincy Jones... The First 50 Years
1998 • as Self
Mister Rock and Roll
Mister Rock and Roll
1957 • as Himself
★ 6.0
Be Cool About Fire Safety
Be Cool About Fire Safety
1996 • as Self
★ 3.5
Don't Knock The Rock U.K. 1964
Don't Knock The Rock U.K. 1964
• as Little Richards
It's Little Richard
It's Little Richard
1964 • as Himself
★ 10.0
The London Rock and Roll Show
The London Rock and Roll Show
1973 • as Self
★ 9.0
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright
2009
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'
1973 • as Self
★ 7.0
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
1997 • as Self
★ 7.0
John & Yoko's Year of Peace
John & Yoko's Year of Peace
2000 • as Self
★ 6.5
movie
Diana Ross: Red Hot Rhythm and Blues
1987 • as Self
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s
1999 • as Self (archive footage)
movie
Little Richard Live in Paris
1966 • as Self
The Road to Memphis
The Road to Memphis
2003 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 6.1
Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop
Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop
2001 • as Himself
★ 10.0
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
2023 • as Self (Archival Footage)
★ 10.0
movie
The Little Richard Story
1980 • as Himself
★ 9.0