Little Richard - Actor Profile

Little Richard

Acting
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 5, 1932
Birth Place: Macon, Georgia, USA

About Little Richard

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.

Best Little Richard Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Little Richard's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Little Richard.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 No Hamburg, No Beatles Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2024 Beatles '64 Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2023 Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2023 Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll Self (Archival Footage) Super Hit Similar →
2023 Little Richard: I Am Everything Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2022 Piano Greats at the BBC Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2022 Freddie Mercury: The Final Act Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2012 Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2009 Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2005 Electric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black Rocker Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2004 Johnny Cash: The Last Great American Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2003 James Brown: Soul Survivor - Super Hit Similar →
2003 The Road to Memphis Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2002 It's Black Entertainment Self Super Hit Similar →
2001 Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop Himself Flop Similar →
1999 Mystery, Alaska Self Average Similar →
1998 Why Do Fools Fall In Love Himself Average Similar →
1998 Chairman of the Board Himself Flop Similar →
1998 Motown 40: The Music is Forever Self Flop Similar →
1997 The Three Stooges Greatest Hits! Self Flop Similar →
1996 Be Cool About Fire Safety Self Flop Similar →
1996 The Late Shift Little Richard Average Similar →
1993 RuPaul's Christmas Ball Self Super Hit Similar →
1993 Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration Self - Special Guest Average Similar →
1993 Last Action Hero Self Hit Similar →
1993 The Pickle President Flop Similar →
1992 The Naked Truth Airborne Mustard Lover Flop Similar →
1992 Sunset Heat Brandon Flop Similar →
1991 Voices That Care Self - Choir Member Super Hit Similar →
1990 The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades Self Flop Similar →
1990 Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme Old King Cole Flop Similar →
1989 Legends of Rock 'n' Roll Little Richard Super Hit Similar →
1989 Prince: Musical Portrait Self Flop Similar →
1988 Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special Self Hit Similar →
1988 Purple People Eater Mayor Flop Similar →
1988 Goddess of Love Alphonso Flop Similar →
1987 Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll Self Hit Similar →
1986 Down and Out in Beverly Hills Orvis Goodnight Average Similar →
1985 The Real Buddy Holly Story Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
1980 The Little Richard Story Himself Super Hit Similar →
1973 Jimi Hendrix Self Super Hit Similar →
1973 Let the Good Times Roll Himself Average Similar →
1971 Sweet Toronto Self Average Similar →
1969 33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee Himself Flop Similar →
1967 Catalina Caper Self Flop Similar →
1957 Mister Rock and Roll Himself Flop Similar →
1956 The Girl Can't Help It Himself (uncredited) Average Similar →
1956 Don't Knock The Rock Himself Average Similar →
1950 Little Richard - Legends in Concert Self Flop Similar →

Little Richard - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Little Richard?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Little Richard is "Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Little Richard acted in?

Little Richard has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Little Richard?

Other notable films include "RuPaul's Christmas Ball", "Johnny Cash: The Last Great American", and "The Little Richard Story".