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Little Richard

Little Richard

Birthday: 1932-12-05 | Place of Birth: Macon, Georgia, USA

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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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2003
Christmas in Hollywood

as    Self (archive footage)

2001
Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop

as    Himself

1995
1993
The Pickle

as    President

1992
Sunset Heat

as    Brandon

1988
Purple People Eater

as    Mayor

1986
Down and Out in Beverly Hills

as    Orvis Goodnight

1971
Sweet Toronto

as    Self

1956
Don't Knock The Rock

as    Himself