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Date of Birth:

5 December 1932, Macon, Georgia, USA more

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Richard Wayne Penniman, better known as Little Richard, the self-proclaimed... more

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He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6840... more

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Alternate Names:

Little Richard and Choir

Filmography

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			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"Dancing with the Stars" (2005/I)	(5 episodes, 2008-2009)	2009	-	5.2 (2,092)
	5 TV episodes: Round Two (2009) (writer: "Long Tall Sally" (uncredited)) Round Three (2009) ("Ready Teddy" (uncredited)) Round 6 (2008) (performer: "Tutti Frutti" (uncredited)) Round 3 (2008) (performer: "The Girl Can't Help It" (uncredited)) Round 6 (2008) (performer: "Rip It Up" (uncredited))
2.	Hell Ride (2008)	(writer: "Jenny Take A Ride")	2008	-	5.2 (6,933)

3.	Ganes (2007)	(writer: "KEEP ON KNOCKIN'")	2007	-	6.4 (634)

4.	Danny - Tähti ja tähtien tekijä (2007) (V)	(writer: "Long Tall Sally", "Tutti Frutti")	2007	-	-

5.	Elvis - Up Close and Personal (2007) (V)	(writer: "Tutti Frutti")	2007	-	-

6.	Hounddog (2007)	(performer: "Rip It Up")	2007	-	6.2 (2,046)

7.	"Cold Case" (2003)	(1 episode, 2006)	2006	-	7.7 (4,760)
	1 TV episode: Static (2006) (performer: "Ready Teddy")
8.	Hollywoodland (2006)	(performer: "The Girl Can't Help It")	2006	-	6.6 (16,424)

9.	Elvis: Broadcasting Live (2006) (V)	(writer: "Tutti Frutti")	2006	-	-

10.	Yours, Mine and Ours (2005)	(writer: "Slippin' and Slidin' (Itaal Shur Remix)") (performer: "Slippin' and Slidin' (Itaal Shur Remix)")	2005	-	4.5 (7,122)
	AKAs: Yours, Mine & Ours (USA: promotional title)
11.	Elvis: The Ultimate Live Collection (2005) (V)	(writer: "Tutti Frutti")	2005	-	8.3 (10)

12.	The Moguls (2005)	(performer: "Tutti Frutti")	2005	-	6.3 (2,844)
	AKAs: The Amateurs (Canada: English title: DVD title) (USA: new title) Dirty Movie (Germany) The Moguls (International: English title)
13.	"Las Vegas" (2003)	(1 episode, 2004)	2004	-	7.8 (6,703)
	1 TV episode: New Orleans (2004) (performer: "Slippin' & Slidin'")
14.	Festival Express (2003)	(writer: "Slippin' & Slidin'")	2003	-	7.3 (1,203)

15.	Secretary (2002)	(writer: "Directly from My Heart to You") (performer: "Directly from My Heart to You")	2002	-	7.1 (27,071)

16.	Elvis Presley: His Early Performances (2002) (V)	(writer: "Tutti Frutti")	2002	-	9.5 (13)

17.	Classic Albums: Elvis Presley (2001) (V)	(writer: "Tutti Frutti")	2001	-	6.8 (21)

18.	Det nya landet (2000) (TV)	(writer: "Tutti Frutti") (performer: "Tutti Frutti")	2000	-	7.6 (798)
	AKAs: The New Country (International: English title)
19.	Greenfingers (2000)	(performer: "The Power")	2000	-	6.8 (2,553)
	AKAs: Jailbuds (Europe: English title: DVD box title)
20.	Running Mates (2000) (TV)	(performer: "Tutti Frutti")	2000	-	5.8 (409)

21.	Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The Early Years (1955-1970) (2000) (TV)	(writer: "Long Tall Sally", "Tutti Frutti") (performer: "Long Tall Sally", "Ready Teddy", "The Girl Can't Help It")	2000	-	6.0 (44)

22.	Mystery, Alaska (1999)	(performer: "Star Spangled Banner", "Oh Canada")	1999	-	6.3 (12,549)

23.	Crazy in Alabama (1999)	(writer: "Lucille") (performer: "Lucille")	1999	-	5.7 (3,814)

24.	Matrimoni (1998)	(performer: "Tutti Frutti" (1957))	1998	-	6.1 (59)
	AKAs: Les femmes comme les hommes ne sont pas des anges (France: video title) Marriages (USA) Matrimoni (France)
25.	Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998)	(performer: "Tutti Frutti", "Keep a Knockin")	1998	-	5.9 (1,496)

26.	Velvet Goldmine (1998)	(writer: "Tutti Frutti")	1998	-	6.7 (13,260)

27.	Kiss the Girls (1997)	(performer: "Goodnight Irene")	1997	$85M	6.4 (19,499)

28.	The Last Days of Frankie the Fly (1996)	(performer: "KEEP A KNOCKIN'")	1996	-	5.2 (907)
	AKAs: Frankie the Fly (UK: video title)
29.	"The Beatles Anthology" (1995)	(unknown episodes)	1995	-	9.4 (1,929)

30.	It Takes Two (1995)	(performer: "Tutti Frutti")	1995	$24M	4.8 (4,195)
	AKAs: Me and My Shadow
31.	Casino (1995)	(writer: "Slippin' and Slidin'") (performer: "Slippin' and Slidin'")	1995	$110M	8.1 (96,051)
	AKAs: Casino (France)
32.	Casper (1995)	(performer: "Casper The Friendly Ghost") (producer: "Casper The Friendly Ghost")	1995	$282M	5.7 (23,701)

33.	Circle of Friends (1995)	(performer: "The Girl Can't Help It")	1995	$36.1M	6.4 (4,471)

34.	I.Q. (1994)	(performer: "TUTTI FRUTTI") ("TUTTI FRUTTI")	1994	-	5.9 (10,073)

35.	"The Magic School Bus" (1994)	(unknown episodes)	1994	-	8.4 (665)
	AKAs: Scholastic's The Magic School Bus (USA: complete title)
36.	Shake, Rattle and Rock! (1994) (TV)	(performer: "THE GIRL CAN'T HELP IT")	1994	-	5.0 (279)

37.	Foreign Student (1994)	(writer: "Keep-a-rockin") (performer: "Keep-a-rockin")	1994	-	5.8 (152)
	AKAs: L'étudiant étranger (France)
38.	WrestleMania X (1994) (TV)	(performer: "America The Beautiful")	1994	-	7.8 (337)
	AKAs: WWF WrestleMania X (USA: alternative title)
39.	We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (1993)	(performer: "Roll Back The Rock (To The Dawn Of Time)")	1993	-	5.4 (2,737)

40.	The Pickle (1993)	(performer: "Good Golly Miss Molly")	1993	-	4.1 (320)
	AKAs: The Adventures of the Flying Pickle (UK: video title)
41.	Mo' Money (1992)	(writer: "I Got It") (performer: "I Got It")	1992	-	4.9 (2,518)

42.	The Hours and Times (1991)	(performer: "I'm In Love Again")	1991	-	6.6 (198)

43.	The Rapture (1991)	(music: "DIRECTLY FROM MY HEART TO YOU") (performer: "DIRECTLY FROM MY HEART TO YOU")	1991	-	6.6 (2,311)

44.	Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever (1991)	(writer: "Tutti Frutti")	1991	-	4.1 (573)

45.	Flirting (1991)	(writer: "Tutti Frutti")	1991	-	7.0 (2,903)

46.	King Ralph (1991)	("Good Golly Miss Molly")	1991	-	4.8 (6,502)

47.	Book of Love (1990)	(performer: "Rip it up")	1990	-	5.5 (497)

48.	Berkeley in the Sixties (1990)	(writer: "Keep a Knockin'") (performer: "Keep a Knockin'")	1990	-	7.4 (337)

49.	The Delinquents (1989)	(writer: "Lucille", "Slippin' and Slidin") (performer: "Lucille", "Slippin' and Slidin")	1989	-	5.1 (376)

50.	Heavy Petting (1989)	(performer: "Ready Teddy")	1989	-	6.3 (159)

51.	Road House (1989)	(writer: "Long Tall Sally")	1989	-	5.8 (12,604)

52.	Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989)	(performer: "Tutti Frutti")	1989	-	3.2 (9,140)

53.	Her Alibi (1989)	(performer: "TUTTI FRUTTI")	1989	-	5.2 (2,914)

54.	Red Scorpion (1989)	(performer: "Jenny, Jenny", "Long Tall Sally", "All Around The World", "Good Golly Miss Molly")	1989	-	4.1 (2,260)
	AKAs: Red Exterminator (Philippines: English title: new title)
55.	Twins (1988/I)	(performer: "TWINS")	1988	$217M	5.9 (31,464)

56.	Cocktail (1988)	(performer: "Tutti-Frutti")	1988	-	5.3 (23,124)

57.	Short Circuit 2 (1988)	(performer: "Tutti Frutti")	1988	-	4.8 (6,968)

58.	The 60th Annual Academy Awards (1988) (TV)	(performer: "Shakedown")	1988	-	5.1 (137)

59.	Date with an Angel (1987)	(performer: "Tutti Frutti")	1987	-	5.1 (961)

60.	The Brave Little Toaster (1987)	("Tutti-Frutti")	1987	-	7.2 (4,496)

61.	Predator (1987)	(writer: "LONG TALL SALLY") (performer: "LONG TALL SALLY")	1987	-	7.8 (76,162)

62.	La Bamba (1987)	(performer: "Ready Teddy")	1987	-	6.6 (7,148)

63.	Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987)	(writer: "Tutti Frutti") (performer: "Tutti Frutti")	1987	-	4.8 (1,148)
	AKAs: Prom Night II (USA) Prom Night II: Hello Mary Lou (UK: video box title) The Haunting of Hamilton High
64.	Queen Live at Wembley '86 (1986) (TV)	(writer: "Tutti Frutti")	1986	-	9.1 (721)
	AKAs: Queen: Live at Wembley Stadium (USA: DVD title)
65.	Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986)	(writer: "IT'S A MATTER OF TIME", "TUTTI FRUTTI") (performer: "IT'S A MATTER OF TIME", "TUTTI FRUTTI") (producer: "IT'S A MATTER OF TIME")	1986	-	5.9 (6,329)

66.	Explorers (1985)	(performer: "ALL AROUND THE WORLD")	1985	-	6.3 (5,005)

67.	Harimu Ogen (1985)	(performer: "Tutti Frutti", "Bama Lama Bama Loo")	1985	-	3.6 (196)
	AKAs: Lemon Popsicle VI Up Your Anchor Up Your Anchor: Lemon Popsicle 6 (Australia: video title)
68.	Mask (1985)	(performer: "Good Golly Miss Molly", "Tutti Frutti", "Can't Believe You Wanna Leave", "Slippin' 'N Slidin'")	1985	-	7.1 (9,195)
	AKAs: Peter Bogdanovich's Mask (USA: complete title)
69.	Heaven Help Us (1985)	(performer: "Tutti Frutti")	1985	-	6.7 (1,745)
	AKAs: Catholic Boys
70.	Mischief (1985)	(performer: "Rip It Up")	1985	-	6.2 (1,648)

71.	The Flamingo Kid (1984)	(performer: "Good Golly Miss Molly")	1984	-	6.1 (2,174)

72.	Donald Duck's 50th Birthday (1984) (TV)	(performer: "Tutti Frutti")	1984	-	6.9 (26)

73.	DTV: Pop & Rock (1984) (V)	(performer: "Tutti Frutti", "Long Tall Sally")	1984	-	-

74.	The Wild Life (1984)	(performer: "HEEBY JEBBIES", "SLIPPIN' AND SLIDIN' (PEEPIN' AND HIDIN')")	1984	-	5.4 (833)

75.	Top Secret! (1984)	("TUTTI FRUTI")	1984	-	7.0 (18,825)

76.	Christine (1983)	(performer: "Keep A-Knockin'")	1983	-	6.4 (15,870)
	AKAs: John Carpenter's Christine (USA: complete title)
77.	The Right Stuff (1983)	(performer: "Good Golly Miss Molly")	1983	-	7.9 (22,980)

78.	Cool Cats: 25 Years of Rock 'n' Roll Style (1983) (V)	(performer: "Tutti Frutti" (uncredited))	1983	-	6.2 (22)

79.	The Year of Living Dangerously (1982)	(writer: "Tutti-Frutti") (music: "Long Tall Sally") (performer: "Long Tall Sally", "Tutti-Frutti")	1982	-	7.0 (7,115)

80.	The Loveless (1982)	(performer: "Rip It Up")	1982	-	6.2 (278)
	AKAs: Breakdown
81.	Shifshuf Naim (1981)	(performer: "Tutti Frutti", "Long Tall Sally")	1981	-	4.9 (455)
	AKAs: Hot Bubblegum (Australia) (Philippines: English title) Eis am Stiel 3 - Liebeleien (West Germany) Lemon Popsicle III
82.	"Zeg 'ns Aaa" (1981)	(1 episode)	1981	-	6.8 (36)
	1 TV episode: Tutti frutti (????) (writer: "Tutti Frutti") (performer: "Tutti Frutti")
83.	Yotzim Kavua (1979)	(performer: "Lucille")	1979	-	5.0 (348)
	AKAs: Eis am Stiel 2: Feste Freundin (West Germany) Going Steady (USA) Greasy Kid Stuff (USA) Lemon Popsicle II
84.	Eskimo Limon (1978)	(writer: "Long Tall Sally", "Tutti Frutti") (performer: "Long Tall Sally", "Tutti Frutti")	1978	-	6.0 (637)
	AKAs: Going All the Way (USA) Lemon Popsicle
85.	Teenage Cover Girls (1976)	(performer: "The Girl Can't Help It" (uncredited), "Keep a Knockin'" (uncredited))	1976	-	-
	AKAs: Cover Girls in Heat (USA: video box title)
86.	Pink Flamingos (1972)	(performer: "The Girl Can't Help It")	1972	-	5.8 (7,267)
	AKAs: John Waters' Pink Flamingos (USA: complete title)
87.	$ (1971)	(performer: "Money Is", "Do It-To It")	1971	-	6.5 (810)
	AKAs: The Heist (UK)
88.	The Neon Palace (1971)	(performer: "Long Tall Sally")	1971	-	-

89.	33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee (1969) (TV)	(performer: "Tutti Frutti")	1969	-	5.3 (82)

90.	Catalina Caper (1967)	(writer: "Scuba Party") (performer: "Scuba Party")	1967	-	1.8 (953)
	AKAs: Never Steal Anything Wet
91.	Poor Little Rich Girl (1965)	(writer: "Lucille")	1965	-	5.7 (73)

92.	"The Jack Benny Program" (1950)	(1 episode, 1962)	1962	-	8.8 (193)
	AKAs: The Jack Benny Show (USA: informal title) The Lucky Strike Program (USA: alternative title) 1 TV episode: Jack Meets Japanese Agent (1962) (writer: "Long Tall Sally" (uncredited))
93.	Mister Rock and Roll (1957)	(performer: "Lucille")	1957	-	5.1 (36)

94.	Don't Knock the Rock (1956)	(writer: "Tutti Frutti", "Long Tall Sally") (performer: "Tutti Frutti", "Long Tall Sally")	1956	-	5.2 (141)

95.	The Girl Can't Help It (1956)	(writer: "She's Got It" (uncredited)) (performer: "The Girl Can't Help It", "She's Got It" (uncredited), "Ready Teddy" (uncredited))	1956	-	6.9 (1,070)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	A Capitol Fourth (2007) (TV)	Singer	2007	-	-

2.	Cinderella: Rocked, Wired & Bluesed - The Greatest Video Hits (2005) (V)	preacher on Shelter Me	2005	-	-

3.	The Trumpet of the Swan (2001)	(voice) Song Performer	2001	-	4.7 (277)

4.	Chairman of the Board (1998)		1998	-	2.1 (2,873)

5.	"Night Man" (1997)	Jubilee Jones (1 episode, 1997)	1997	-	6.7 (119)
	AKAs: NightMan (USA) 1 TV episode: Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On (1997) Jubilee Jones
6.	"Homeboys in Outer Space" (1996)	Ebolatolla (1 episode, 1997)	1997	-	3.2 (90)
	1 TV episode: An Officer and a Homebody, or Full Metal Jackess (1997) Ebolatolla
7.	"Baywatch" (1989)	Maurice (1 episode, 1995)	1995	-	4.9 (3,695)
	AKAs: Baywatch Hawaii (USA: new title) 1 TV episode: The Runaways (1995) Maurice
8.	The Pickle (1993)	President	1993	-	4.1 (320)
	AKAs: The Adventures of the Flying Pickle (UK: video title)
9.	"Martin" (1992)	Exterminator (1 episode, 1992)	1992	-	6.8 (1,301)
	1 TV episode: Three Men and a Mouse (1992) Exterminator
10.	Sunset Heat (1992)	Brandon	1992	-	4.3 (196)
	AKAs: Midnight Heat
11.	The Naked Truth (1992)	Airborne Mustard Lover	1992	-	1.7 (266)

12.	"Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures" (1990)	Additional Voices / Little Richard (2 episodes, 1990)	1990	-	6.6 (579)
	2 TV episodes: The Birth of Rock 'N Roll or Too Hip for the Womb (1990) (voice) Little Richard One Sweet and Sour Chinese Adventure to Go (1990) Additional Voices
13.	Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme (1990) (TV)	Old King Cole	1990	-	6.9 (307)

14.	Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (1989)	(uncredited)	1989	-	6.0 (534)

15.	Purple People Eater (1988)	Mayor	1988	-	3.5 (397)

16.	Rock 'n' Roll Christmas (1988) (TV)		1988	-	-

17.	Goddess of Love (1988) (TV)	Alphonso	1988	-	3.7 (119)

18.	"Bustin' Loose" (1987)	P.J. Pinkston (3 episodes, 1987-1988)	1988	-	5.9 (5)
	3 TV episodes: Rudeo and Tricia-ette (1988) P.J. Pinkston The Parent Trap (1988) P.J. Pinkston I Paint What I See (1987) P.J. Pinkston
19.	The 8th Annual Black Achievement Awards (1987) (TV)		1987	-	-

20.	"Amen" (1986)	Lorenzo Hollingsworth (pilot) (unknown episodes)	1986	-	6.5 (195)

21.	Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986)	Orvis Goodnight	1986	-	5.9 (6,329)

22.	"Miami Vice" (1984)	Marvelle Quinn (1 episode, 1985)	1985	-	7.8 (3,711)
	1 TV episode: Out Where the Buses Don't Run (1985) Marvelle Quinn
23.	It's Little Richard (1964) (TV)	As himself	1964	-	-

Producer View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	Little Richard (2000) (TV)	(executive producer)	2000	-	6.1 (245)

Composer View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	Salute to Lew Grade (1975) (TV)	(co-composer)	1975	-	8.4 (9)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Feelin' Alright (2009) (V)	Himself	2009	-	-

2.	"Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List" (2005)	Himself (1 episode, 2009)	2009	-	7.7 (1,223)
	1 TV episode: I Heart Lily Tomlin (2009) (voice) Himself
3.	"Entertainment Tonight" (1981)	Himself (2 episodes, 2008)	2008	-	3.7 (659)
	AKAs: E.T. (USA: informal title) ET Weekend (Australia: weekend title) Entertainment This Week (weekend title) This Week in Entertainment (USA: weekend title) 2 TV episodes: Episode dated 4 July 2008 (2008) Himself Episode dated 27 June 2008 (2008) Himself
4.	"The Young and the Restless" (1973)	Himself (1 episode, 2008)	2008	-	-
	AKAs: Y&R (USA: promotional abbreviation) 1 TV episode: Episode #1.8926 (2008) Himself
5.	James Brown: The Man, the Music, & the Message (2008) (V)	Himself	2008	-	-

6.	The 50th Annual Grammy Awards (2008) (TV)	Himself	2008	-	5.8 (12)

7.	"The Next Best Thing: Who Is the Greatest Celebrity Impersonator?" (2007)	Himself - Special Guest Performer (1 episode, 2007)	2007	-	6.8 (11)
	AKAs: The Next Best Thing (USA: short title) 1 TV episode: Finals (2007) Himself - Special Guest Performer
8.	"Larry King Live" (1985)	Himself (1 episode, 2007)	2007	-	5.8 (390)
	1 TV episode: Remebering James Brown (2007) Himself
9.	"Celebrity Duets" (2006)	Himself - Judge / 3 characters not shown (9 episodes, 2006)	2006	-	3.2 (75)
	9 TV episodes: Finale (2006) Himself - Judge Episode #1.8 (2006) Himself - Judge Episode #1.7 (2006) Himself - Judge Episode #1.6 (2006) Himself - Judge Episode #1.5 (2006) Himself - Judge 4 episodes not shown.
10.	"NFL Monday Night Football" (1970)	Himself - Theme Song Performer (1 episode, 2006)	2006	-	8.3 (182)
	AKAs: ABC Monday Night Football (USA: alternative title) ESPN Monday Night Football (USA: alternative title) M.N.F. (USA: alternative title) Monday Night Football (USA: alternative title) Thursday Night Editions of Monday Night Football (USA: new title) 1 TV episode: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (2006) (uncredited) Himself - Theme Song Performer
11.	"Country Music Across America" (2003)	Himself (1 episode, 2006)	2006	-	-
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 29 June 2006 (2006) Himself
12.	"The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" (2005)	Musical Guest / 3 characters not shown (2 episodes, 2005)	2005	-	7.0 (14)
	2 TV episodes: Episode #2.63 (2005) (as Little Richard and Choir) Himself - Interviewee/Musical Guest Episode #1.7 (2005) Himself/Musical Guest
13.	The 3rd Annual TV Land Awards (2005) (TV)	Himself	2005	-	4.3 (26)

14.	"Big Time" (2003)	Himself (1 episode, 2005)	2005	-	1.8 (8)
	AKAs: Steve Harvey's Big Time (USA: complete title) Steve Harvey's Big Time Challenge (USA: new title) 1 TV episode: Episode #2.14 (2005) Himself
15.	SingStar Party (2004) (VG)	Himself	2004	-	5.2 (21)

16.	"Hollywood Squares" (1998)	Guest Appearance / Himself (26 episodes, 1999-2004)	2004	-	5.0 (176)
	AKAs: H² (USA: promotional abbreviation) H2: Hollywood Squares (USA: fifth season title) 26 TV episodes: Episode dated 17 May 2004 (2004) Himself Episode dated 3 October 2003 (2003) Guest Appearance Episode dated 2 October 2003 (2003) Guest Appearance Episode dated 1 October 2003 (2003) Guest Appearance Episode dated 30 September 2003 (2003) Guest Appearance 21 episodes not shown.
17.	"On-Air with Ryan Seacrest" (2004)	Himself (1 episode, 2004)	2004	-	2.1 (76)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 26 April 2004 (2004) Himself
18.	"Las Vegas" (2003)	Himself (1 episode, 2004)	2004	-	7.8 (6,703)
	1 TV episode: New Orleans (2004) Himself
19.	"American Masters" (1983)	Himself (1 episode, 2003)	2003	-	8.1 (67)
	1 TV episode: James Brown: Soul Survivor (2003) Himself
20.	"The Sharon Osbourne Show" (2003)	Himself (1 episode, 2003)	2003	-	3.9 (91)
	AKAs: Sharon (USA: short title) 1 TV episode: Episode dated 7 October 2003 (2003) Himself
21.	"The Simpsons" (1989)	Himself (1 episode, 2003)	2003	-	9.2 (392)
	1 TV episode: Special Edna (2003) (voice) Himself
22.	"Behind the Music" (1997)	Himself (3 episodes, 1998-2002)	2002	-	7.4 (141)
	AKAs: VH1's Behind the Music (USA: alternative title) 3 TV episodes: Cyndi Lauper (2002) Himself Gladys Knight (1998) Himself Alan Freed (????) Himself
23.	American Bandstand's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2002) (TV)	Performer	2002	-	4.2 (35)

24.	33rd NAACP Image Awards (2002) (TV)	Himself - Honoree	2002	-	2.8 (22)

25.	It's Black Entertainment (2002) (TV)	Himself	2002	-	6.7 (40)

26.	"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992)	Himself (1 episode, 2002)	2002	-	6.8 (479)
	AKAs: Jay Leno (Australia) 1 TV episode: Episode dated 24 January 2002 (2002) Himself
27.	Elvis Lives (2002) (TV)	Himself	2002	-	5.5 (41)

28.	Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop (2001) (TV)	Himself	2001	-	9.6 (16)

29.	The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (2000) (TV)	Himself	2000	-	6.6 (45)

30.	Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The Early Years (1955-1970) (2000) (TV)	(uncredited) Himself	2000	-	6.0 (44)

31.	"The Martin Short Show" (1999)	Himself (1 episode, 1999)	1999	-	4.0 (26)
	1 TV episode: Episode #1.20 (1999) Himself
32.	Mystery, Alaska (1999)	Himself	1999	-	6.3 (12,549)

33.	Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998)	Himself	1998	-	5.9 (1,496)

34.	Motown 40: The Music Is Forever (1998) (TV)	Himself	1998	-	5.2 (66)

35.	"The Rosie O'Donnell Show" (1996)	Himself (1 episode, 1998)	1998	-	3.6 (557)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 3 February 1998 (1998) Himself
36.	"E! True Hollywood Story" (1996)	Himself (1 episode, 1998)	1998	-	-
	1 TV episode: Marvin Gaye (1998) Himself
37.	"Muppets Tonight" (1996)	Himself (1 episode, 1997)	1997	-	8.1 (234)
	AKAs: Les muppets (France) 1 TV episode: The Cameo Show (1997) Himself
38.	"The Drew Carey Show" (1995)	Himself (1 episode, 1997)	1997	-	7.4 (2,856)
	1 TV episode: Drewstock (1997) Himself
39.	The 24th Annual American Music Awards (1997) (TV)	Himself	1997	-	2.7 (10)

40.	Rudy Coby: Ridiculously Dangerous (1996) (TV)	Himself	1996	-	-

41.	The Late Shift (1996) (TV)	Himself	1996	-	6.9 (1,257)

42.	Sinatra: 80 Years My Way (1995) (TV)	Himself	1995	-	7.6 (70)

43.	"The Crew" (1995)	Himself (1 episode, 1995)	1995	-	7.7 (10)
	AKAs: Cabin Pressure 1 TV episode: Goin' Hollywood (1995) Himself
44.	"Rock & Roll" (1995)	Himself	1995	-	7.6 (35)

45.	Michael Jackson: Video Greatest Hits - HIStory (1995) (V)	Himself - Video 'Black or White'	1995	-	7.3 (483)

46.	"One Life to Live" (1968)	Himself (1 episode, 1995)	1995	-	-
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 2 June 1995 (1995) Himself
47.	"Sesame Street" (1969)	Himself (1 episode, 1995)	1995	-	8.5 (1,857)
	AKAs: Open Sesame (New Zealand: English title: new syndication title) Sesame Street Unpaved (USA: syndication title) The New Sesame Street (USA: new syndication title) 1 TV episode: Episode #26.44 (1995) Himself
48.	Champions of the World (1995)	Himself	1995	-	9.2 (77)

49.	The History of Rock 'N' Roll, Vol. 2 (1995) (TV)	Himself	1995	-	7.1 (60)
	AKAs: Good Rockin' Tonight
50.	The History of Rock 'N' Roll, Vol. 1 (1995) (TV)	Himself	1995	-	7.0 (87)
	AKAs: Rock 'n' Roll Explodes
51.	A Gala for the President at Ford's Theatre (1994) (TV)	Himself	1994	-	-

52.	28th Annual Country Music Association Awards (1994) (TV)	Himself - Performer	1994	-	5.0 (5)

53.	"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1990)	Himself (1 episode, 1994)	1994	-	8.3 (14,714)
	1 TV episode: The Client (1994) Himself
54.	"Full House" (1987)	Himself (1 episode, 1994)	1994	-	6.1 (6,490)
	1 TV episode: Too Little Richard Too Late (1994) Himself
55.	WrestleMania X (1994) (TV)	Himself	1994	-	7.8 (337)
	AKAs: WWF WrestleMania X (USA: alternative title)
56.	The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (1993) (TV)	Himself	1993	-	4.8 (32)

57.	"Hearts Afire" (1992)	Himself (1 episode, 1993)	1993	-	6.7 (45)
	1 TV episode: Moonlighting (1993) Himself
58.	Last Action Hero (1993)	Himself	1993	$121M	5.8 (39,050)

59.	Twist (1992)	Himself	1992	-	7.2 (49)

60.	Muhammad Ali's 50th Birthday Celebration (1992) (TV)	Himself	1992	-	4.7 (25)

61.	Columbo: Columbo and the Murder of a Rock Star (1991) (TV)	Himself	1991	-	6.8 (377)
	AKAs: Murder of a Rock Star (Canada: English title)
62.	Voices that Care (1991) (TV)	Himself- Lead Vocals	1991	-	4.5 (94)

63.	"Blossom" (1991)	Himself (1 episode, 1991)	1991	-	5.7 (1,031)
	1 TV episode: Who's in Charge Here? (1991) Himself
64.	"Golden Age of Rock'n'Roll" (1991)	Himself (unknown episodes)	1991	-	-

65.	The Jaleel White Special (1991) (TV)	Himself	1991	-	-

66.	The Chipmunks: Rockin' Through the Decades (1990) (TV)	Himself	1990	-	7.6 (22)
	AKAs: Rockin' with the Chipmunks (USA: video title)
67.	"Ebony/Jet Showcase" (1983)	Himself (2 episodes, 1985-1990)	1990	-	-
	2 TV episodes: Episode dated 4 November 1990 (1990) Himself Episode dated 22 November 1985 (1985) Himself
68.	Bangles Greatest Hits (1990) (V)	(uncredited) Himself	1990	-	6.2 (26)

69.	Happy Birthday, Bugs!: 50 Looney Years (1990) (TV)	Himself	1990	-	6.9 (68)

70.	The Debbie Allen Special (1989) (TV)	Himself	1989	-	-

71.	The 16th Annual American Music Awards (1989) (TV)	Himself	1989	-	4.6 (9)

72.	"Family Feud" (1988)	Himself (1 episode, 1989)	1989	-	6.3 (92)
	AKAs: Family Feud Challenge (USA: new title) The New Family Feud (USA: new syndication title) 1 TV episode: Grammy Family Feud (1989) Himself
73.	"Lou Rawls Parade of Stars" (1984)	Himself (1 episode, 1988)	1988	-	-
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 17 December 1988 (1988) Himself
74.	"The New Hollywood Squares" (1986)	Guest Appearance (2 episodes, 1986-1988)	1988	-	5.5 (27)
	2 TV episodes: Episode dated 28 November 1988 (1988) Guest Appearance Episode dated 22 September 1986 (1986) Guest Appearance
75.	The 60th Annual Academy Awards (1988) (TV)	Himself - Performer	1988	-	5.1 (137)

76.	"Fantastico 8" (1987)	Himself (1 episode, 1988)	1988	-	6.8 (6)
	1 TV episode: Episode #1.14 (1988) Himself
77.	Christmas Special (1988) (TV)	Himself	1988	-	8.2 (226)
	AKAs: Christmas at Pee Wee's Playhouse (USA: alternative title) Pee-Wee Herman's Christmas Special (USA: complete title) Pee-Wee's Playhouse Christmas Special (USA: video title)
78.	A Vision Shared: A Tribute to Woody Guthrie and Leadbelly (1988) (V)	Himself	1988	-	7.5 (18)

79.	John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band: Sweet Toronto (1988) (V)	Himself	1988	-	7.1 (40)
	AKAs: Sweet Toronto (USA: short title)
80.	"Women in Prison" (1987)	Himself (1 episode, 1987)	1987	-	6.7 (6)
	1 TV episode: The Hole Story (1987) Himself
81.	The Magic Years, Vol. 1 (1987)	Himself	1987	-	8.4 (42)
	AKAs: The Foundations
82.	The Magic Years, Vol. 2 (1987)	Himself	1987	-	8.2 (38)
	AKAs: Live Killers in the Making
83.	The Magic Years, Vol. 3 (1987)	Himself	1987	-	8.1 (37)
	AKAs: Crowded in Glory
84.	Chuck Berry Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll (1987)	Himself	1987	-	7.3 (481)

85.	Diana Ross: Red Hot Rhythm and Blues (1987) (TV)	Himself	1987	-	8.7 (19)

86.	"Soul Train" (1971)	Himself / Guest (3 episodes, 1972-1987)	1987	-	6.4 (102)
	3 TV episodes: Episode #16.20 (1987) Himself Episode #15.21 (1986) Himself Little Richard/Undisputed Truth/Nolan F. Porter (1972) Guest
87.	The 1st Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1987) (TV)	Himself - Presenter	1987	-	3.0 (8)

88.	Motown Returns to the Apollo (1985) (TV)	Himself	1985	-	9.3 (36)

89.	Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz (1985) (TV)	Himself	1985	-	4.3 (22)

90.	"The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962)	Himself (6 episodes, 1970-1984)	1984	-	8.3 (464)
	AKAs: The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title) 6 TV episodes: Episode dated 30 October 1984 (1984) Himself Episode dated 28 April 1971 (1971) Himself Episode dated 20 December 1970 (1970) Himself Episode dated 14 October 1970 (1970) Himself Episode dated 11 September 1970 (1970) Himself 1 episode not shown.
91.	Rock and Roll: The Early Days (1984) (V)		1984	-	8.7 (10)

92.	"Salute!" (1983)	Himself (1 episode, 1983)	1983	-	-
	1 TV episode: Jerry Lee Lewis (1983) Himself
93.	American Bandstand's 30th Anniversary Special (1981) (TV)	Himself	1981	-	3.6 (15)

94.	The Little Richard Story (1980)	Himself	1980	-	6.6 (10)

95.	Little Richard: Portrait of a Legend (1977) (TV)	Himself	1977	-	-

96.	"The Midnight Special" (1972)	Himself / Himself - Host (2 episodes, 1974-1976)	1976	-	7.5 (55)
	2 TV episodes: Episode #4.24 (1976) Himself Episode #2.47 (1974) Himself - Host
97.	The London Rock and Roll Show (1973)	Himself	1973	-	8.4 (25)
	AKAs: The London Rock 'N' Roll Show (Canada: English title: cut version)
98.	Jimi Hendrix (1973)	Himself - Interviewee	1973	-	8.0 (509)
	AKAs: A Film About Jimi Hendrix (USA: DVD box title)
99.	Let the Good Times Roll (1973)	Himself	1973	-	7.0 (110)

100.	"Bandstand" (1952)	Himself (4 episodes, 1964-1972)	1972	-	7.8 (66)
	AKAs: AB (USA: short title) American Bandstand (USA: new title) American Bandstand 1966 (USA: ninth season title) New American Bandstand 1965 (USA: new title) VH1's Best of American Bandstand (USA: rerun title) 4 TV episodes: Episode #15.18 (1972) Himself Episode #14.33 (1971) Himself Episode #8.26 (1965) Himself Episode #7.46 (1964) Himself
101.	"The Virginia Graham Show" (1970)	Himself (1 episode, 1971)	1971	-	7.8 (9)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 8 October 1971 (1971) Himself
102.	"The Barbara McNair Show" (1969)	Himself (1 episode, 1970)	1970	-	8.4 (6)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 15 November 1970 (1970) Himself
103.	"The Andy Williams Show" (1969)	Himself (1 episode, 1970)	1970	-	8.9 (23)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 3 October 1970 (1970) Himself
104.	"The Dick Cavett Show" (1968)	Himself (1 episode, 1970)	1970	-	7.9 (114)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 20 May 1970 (1970) Himself
105.	"The Mike Douglas Show" (1961)	Himself (1 episode, 1970)	1970	-	7.6 (80)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 19 May 1970 (1970) Himself
106.	"The Merv Griffin Show" (1962)	Himself (1 episode, 1970)	1970	-	7.3 (95)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 4 May 1970 (1970) Himself
107.	"This Is Tom Jones" (1969)	(1 episode, 1969)	1969	-	8.0 (31)
	1 TV episode: Episode #2.10 (1969)
108.	33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee (1969) (TV)	Himself - Special Guest	1969	-	5.3 (82)

109.	Keep on 'Rockin (1969)	Himself	1969	-	6.2 (25)
	AKAs: Little Richard: Keep on Rockin' (USA: video title)
110.	"The Pat Boone Show" (1967)	Himself (1 episode, 1968)	1968	-	4.3 (11)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 1 February 1968 (1968) Himself
111.	Catalina Caper (1967)	Himself	1967	-	1.8 (953)
	AKAs: Never Steal Anything Wet
112.	"Ready, Steady, Go!" (1963)	Himself (3 episodes, 1964-1966)	1966	-	7.4 (16)
	3 TV episodes: Episode #4.13 (1966) Himself Episode #1.43 (1964) Himself Episode #1.41 (1964) Himself
113.	"Thank Your Lucky Stars" (1961)	Himself (1 episode, 1962)	1962	-	9.8 (9)
	1 TV episode: Episode #3.3 (1962) Himself
114.	Mister Rock and Roll (1957)	Himself	1957	-	5.1 (36)

115.	Don't Knock the Rock (1956)	Himself	1956	-	5.2 (141)

116.	The Girl Can't Help It (1956)	Himself	1956	-	6.9 (1,070)


1.	The 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (2009) (TV)	(uncredited) Himself

2.	"Video on Trial"
	1 TV episode: Episode #2.8 (2006) Himself
3.	Born to Controversy: The Roddy Piper Story (2006) (V)	Himself

4.	Sad to Be Gay (2005) (TV)	Himself

5.	Electric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black Rocker (2005)

6.	"And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop" (2004)	Himself

7.	Christmas from Hollywood (2003) (V)	Himself

8.	"The Blues"
	1 TV episode: The Road to Memphis (2003) Himself
9.	John & Yoko's Year of Peace (2000) (TV)	Himself

10.	Hollywood Rocks 'N' Rolls in the 50's (1999) (V)	Himself

11.	"The Fifties" (1997)	(uncredited) Himself (sings Tutti Frutti)

12.	"The Beatles Anthology"
	1 TV episode: June '67 to July '68 (????) (uncredited) Himself
13.	Prince Interactive (1994) (VG)	Himself

14.	DTV: Pop & Rock (1984) (V)	Himself

15.	The Compleat Beatles (1984)	(uncredited) Himself

16.	Cool Cats: 25 Years of Rock 'n' Roll Style (1983) (V)	Himself

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