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Richard Wayne Penniman, better known as Little Richard, is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. An influential figure in popular music and culture for seven decades, Richard's most celebrated work dates from the mid-1950s, when his dynamic music and charismatic showmanship laid the foundation for rock and roll. Characterized by his frenetic piano playing and raspy singing voice, Richard's music also played a key role in the formation of other popular music genres, including soul and funk. He influenced numerous singers and musicians across musical genres from rock to hip hop; his music helped shape rhythm and blues for generations to come, and his performances and headline-making thrust his career right into the mix of American popular music.
Birth Name
Richard Wayne Penniman
Born
Monday, 05 December 1932
Died
Saturday, 09 May 2020
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
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| Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres | Self - Musician | 2021 |
| McCartney 3,2,1 | Self - Musician | 2021 |
| The Story of Late Night | Self | 2021 |
| A Capitol Fourth | Self - Performer | 2020 |
| Hitsville: The Making of Motown | Self | 2019 |
| Chuck Berry | Self | 2019 |
| ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke | Self | 2019 |
| Quincy | Self | 2018 |
| Elvis Presley: The Searcher | Self | 2018 |
| Sgt Pepper's Musical Revolution with Howard Goodall | Self | 2017 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
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Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
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| Little Richard | 2000 |
