Little Richard
Known for
Little Richard sits in the large and useful category of working actors, rarely top-billed and rarely miscast. Add 'Mystery, Alaska' to the recognizable credits. Everything here has been built since 1950. Across the list, comedy comes up most. Roughly 19 credits in 76 years means a rhythm of work most performers never manage. Among the credits, 'Last Action Hero' is the one with reach.
Little Richard
8 Movies
11 Series
Little Richard sits in the large and useful category of working actors, rarely top-billed and rarely miscast. Add 'Mystery, Alaska' to the recognizable credits. Everything here has been built since 1950. Across the list, comedy comes up most. Roughly 19 credits in 76 years means a rhythm of work most performers never manage. Among the credits, 'Last Action Hero' is the one with reach.
TV Shows
Plays Self - Panelist
Hollywood Squares
1998
Plays Little Richard
The Drew Carey Show
1995
Plays The Exterminator
Martin
1992
Plays Little Richard
Columbo
1971
Plays Little Richard (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
Plays Marvelle Quinn
Miami Vice
1984
Plays Little Richard
Las Vegas
2003
Plays Little Richard
Full House
1987
Plays Maurice the Cook
Baywatch
1989
Plays Little Richard
Hearts Afire
1992
Plays Little Richard
Blossom
1990
Latest Trailers
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Mystery, Alaska
Full Filmography
Las Vegas
Little Richard · 1 episode
2003–
TV
Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist · 15 episodes
1998–
TV
Rudy Coby: Ridiculously Dangerous
Lounge Lizard (voice)
1996
Film
The Drew Carey Show
Little Richard · 1 episode
1995–
TV
The Pickle
President
1993
Film
The Naked Truth
Airborne Mustard Lover
1992
Film
Hearts Afire
Little Richard · 1 episode
1992–
TV
Martin
The Exterminator · 1 episode
1992–
TV
Blossom
Little Richard · 1 episode
1990–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Little Richard still alive?
Little Richard passed away on May 9, 2020 at age 87.
What are the most famous roles of Little Richard?
Little Richard is best known for roles in Last Action Hero, Mystery, Alaska, Down and Out in Beverly Hills.
How many movies has Little Richard been in?
Over a 70-year career (since 1950), Little Richard has appeared in 7 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Little Richard's first movie?
The career of Little Richard began with Little Richard - Legends in Concert (1950).
What is Little Richard's most recent movie or series?
Little Richard's most recent release is Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, which premiered on April 22, 2023.
What TV shows has Little Richard appeared in?
On television, Little Richard has appeared in The Simpsons, Full House, Columbo, Baywatch.
Little Richard
1932-12-05 · 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.