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.
Awards & recognition
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award · 1993
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · 1986
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Filmography41 titles
Johnny Cash: The Last Great American
McCartney 3,2,1
Queen: Champions of the World
Columbo
The Simpsons
Jimi Hendrix
Hearts Afire
The Magic School Bus
No Hamburg, No Beatles
Hollywood Squares
Martin
Full House
Miami Vice
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
70 Years of Youth Revolt
Las Vegas
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Raw
The Dick Cavett Show
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Freddie Mercury: The Final Act
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures
Little Richard: I Am Everything
Beatles '64
The Drew Carey Show
Last Action Hero
Why Do Fools Fall in Love
The Late Shift
Mystery, Alaska
Blossom
Baywatch
Down and Out in Beverly Hills
The Trumpet of the Swan
Goddess of Love
The Pickle
Sunset Heat
Chairman of the Board
The Naked Truth