Little Richard

Acting

Little Richard

Born December 5, 1932 · Macon, Georgia, USA

Died May 9, 2020 · aged 87

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.

Known For

The Trumpet of the SwanThe Trumpet of the Swan · 2001
The Trumpet of the Swan
5.62001
MovieFamilyAnimation
The adventures of a young Trumpeter swan who cannot speak. With the help of a human boy and the love of his family and friends, Louie discovers his own unique talents which help him find his place in the world.
Beatles '64Beatles '64 · 2024
Beatles '64
6.52024
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Featuring never-before-seen footage of the band and the legions of young fans who helped fuel their ascendance, follow McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Starr as they land in New York City in February 1964 and solidify their status as the biggest band in the world.
Down and Out in Beverly HillsDown and Out in Beverly Hills · 1986
Down and Out in Beverly Hills
5.91986
MovieComedy
Beverly Hills couple Barbara and Dave Whiteman find their lives altered by the arrival of a vagrant who tries to drown himself in their swimming pool.
The Late ShiftThe Late Shift · 1996
The Late Shift
6.41996
MovieComedyDrama
David Letterman vies with Jay Leno and his manager to succeed Johnny Carson, retiring from "The Tonight Show."
Goddess of LoveGoddess of Love · 1988
Goddess of Love
5.51988
MovieFantasyComedy
The god Zeus sends Venus, the goddess of love, to Earth to find her own true love.
Purple People EaterPurple People Eater · 1988
Purple People Eater
5.11988
MovieComedyFamily
A kid plays the old novelty song "Purple People Eater" and the creature actually appears. The two then proceed to help an elderly couple who are being evicted by their greedy landlord.
The PickleThe Pickle · 1993
The Pickle
5.01993
MovieComedyDrama
Harry Stone always dreamed of making "The Great American Movie." Instead, he made "The Pickle" - a teenage sci-fi flick about a flying cucumber. Harry just wanted to get out of debt; now everyone he's ever known, loved and neglected is standing in line for tickets.
Sunset HeatSunset Heat · 1992
Sunset Heat
4.11992
MovieThrillerTV Movie
A former drug-dealer photojournalist returns to Los Angeles and helps friends terrorized by his ex-partner.

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Legends of Rock 'n' RollLegends of Rock 'n' Roll · 1989
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
9.01989
MovieMusicDocumentary
Are you ready for some old-time rock and roll?! Then you are ready for the masters, the originators, the men who made the music, the "Legends of Rock 'n' Roll Live." Join the "Godfather of Soul" James Brown, "The Killer" Jerry Lee Lewis, "Mr. Blueberry Hill" Fats Domino, "Hey" Bo Diddley, the "Genius" Ray Charles, "King of the Blues" B.B. King and "Tutti Frutti" Little Richard as they raise the roof "old school style." There's nothing like the originals, and this concert proves it once and for all! Songs: Papa's Got a Brand New Bag, I Feel Good [I Got You] (James Brown), Bo Diddley, I'm a Man (Bo Diddley), Mess Around, I'm a Fool For You (Ray Charles), Great Gosh a' Mighty (Little Richard), The Wild One [Real Wild Child], Great Balls of Fire, Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On (Jerry Lee Lewis), I'm Ready, Blueberry Hill (Fats Domino), Let the Good Times Roll, How Blue Can You Get? (B.B. King), All-Star Jam (Company).

Little Richard

Celebrity DuetsCelebrity Duets · 2006
Celebrity Duets
10.02006
Series
Celebrity Duets was an American reality television show of the progressive game-show type, which combined celebrities of different backgrounds with professional singers in a weekly elimination competition. The show was a take-off of the Australian series program It Takes Two and its predecessor, the BBC's Just the Two of Us; however, unlike the British and Australian shows, the celebrities sang with different partners each week. Indeed, Celebrity Duets was meant to be transmitted in the UK first, under the title Star Duets, but the BBC bought the format before Simon Cowell got to produce it on ITV, there was even court action which the BBC won; thus, Star Duets never came into production. The show debuted on Fox, with a 2-hour premiere installment on August 29, 2006. It then moved to its normal Thursday timeslot the following week, and stayed there until its season finale on September 29, 2006. Simon Cowell of American Idol and The X Factor fame created the program, and Wayne Brady of Whose Line? fame, who himself is a singer and was the former host of a variety show on ABC, hosted the show. The judges were renowned composer and producer David Foster, rock and roll pioneer Little Richard, and singer Marie Osmond.