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Little Richard
Little Richard is best known for The Simpsons, Full House, Columbo and Baywatch. Little Richard was born on December 5, 1932. Little Richard died on May 9, 2020 at the age of 87.
- Born
- December 5, 1932
- Place of birth
- Macon, Georgia, USA
- Died
- May 9, 2020 (87 years old)
Biography
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.
Little Richard was a pioneering influence on the birth of Rock 'n' Roll.
Known for
Filmography
- 2021McCartney 3, 2, 1Self (archive footage)
- 202070 Years of Youth RevoltSelf (archive footage)
- 2018Basketball: A Love StorySelf (archive footage)
- 2007Seven Ages of RockSelf
- 2006Celebrity Duets
- 2005The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonSelf
- 2004Best Week Ever
- 2003Las VegasLittle Richard
- 1998Hollywood SquaresSelf - Panelist
- 1996E! True Hollywood Story
- 1996Muppets TonightSelf
- 1995The Drew Carey ShowLittle Richard
- 1995The History of Rock 'n' RollSelf
- 1994The Magic School BusTheme Song Performance
- 1993RawLittle Richard
- 1992MartinThe Exterminator
- 1992Hearts AfireLittle Richard
- 1990Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures
- 1990BlossomLittle Richard
- 1989The SimpsonsLittle Richard (voice)
- 1989BaywatchMaurice the Cook
- 1987Full HouseLittle Richard
- 1985Friday People
- 1984Miami ViceMarvelle Quinn
- 1978The South Bank Show
- 1976Donny & MarieSelf
- 1972The Midnight SpecialSelf
- 1971ColumboLittle Richard
- 1970The Smothers Brothers Summer Show
- 1969The Glen Campbell Goodtime HourSelf
- 1969The Barbara McNair ShowSelf
- 1968The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
- 1957American BandstandSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Little Richard been in?
Little Richard is best known for The Simpsons, Full House, Columbo and Baywatch.
When was Little Richard born?
Little Richard was born on December 5, 1932. (Macon, Georgia, USA)
How old is Little Richard?
Little Richard died on May 9, 2020 at the age of 87.
Updated: November 1, 2026 ·