Little Richard
Born Today
Home / Little Richard

Little Richard

Year:
Duration:
120 min | Germany:86 min
Genres:
Biography | Drama | Music
IMDB rate:
6.6
Director:
Robert Townsend
Awards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 2 nominations
Details
Country: USA
Release Date: 2000-02-20
Filming Locations: Ambassador Hotel - 3400 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA
Cast
Actor
Character
Leon
Little Richard
Jenifer Lewis
Muh Penniman
Carl Lumbly
Bud Penniman
Tamala Jones
Lucille
Mel Jackson
Bump Blackwell
Garrett Morris
Carl Rainey
Anthony Lee
Lahmard J. Tate
(as Lahmard Tate)
Alimi Ballard
Anthony Griffith
JoNell Kennedy
(as Jonell Kennedy)
Michael Mantell
Art Rupe
William James Jones
Billy Wright
Warren G.
Studio Musician
Gregory Gast
Pat Boone
Michael Ralph
Karen Bankhead
Dorothy La Bostrie
Robert Littman
Don Arden
Ski Carr
(as Louie Ski Carr)
Ali Woodson
(as Ali Ollie Woodson)
Tariq Akoni
Buster Douglas
Johnny Britt
Clifford Burke
Ty Hodges
Young Richard
Deandre Dupois
Youngest Richard
Shandra Olds-Whitlow
Youngest Peggie
Elliott Pinkney-Ball
Youngest Robert (as Elliot Pinkney-Ball)
Brian Wiltshire
Young Marquette
V.P. Oliver
Young Robert
Fhelycia Howe
Youngest Silvia
Tressa Thomas
Ruth Brown
Conroe Brooks
Sam Cooke
Devika Parikh
Silvia Penniman
Robbie Gee
Boss Man (as Robert Gee)
Jennifer Lee
Waitress
Bobby McGee
Musician #1
Biff Yeager
Farm Hand
Roscoe Freeman
Henry Nash
Virginia Watson
Mrs. Clemens
Ion Overman
Drunk Girl
Don Dowe
Cop
Enya Flack
Leroy's Girl
Claudia Jordan
Sexy Lady
Sharlene Rochard
Party Girl #1
Mike Kimmel
The Businessman
D'Wayne Gardner
Sailor
Erick Carrillo
Swing dancer
Jackie B. Collins
'Baby'
Gichi Gamba
Musician
Paul Moncrief
Fan
Mario Mosley
Babyface Singer / Dancer
Erin Powers
Sailor's Girlfriend
Forest Robin
Swing dancer
Kenny Young
Lee Diamond (as Kenneth M. Young)
MarLee Candell
Teeny Bopper (uncredited)
Bob Casper
Concert Goer (uncredited)
Emily Johnson
Featured Dancer (uncredited)
Shirley Levi
Sexy Girl (uncredited)
Suzanne Mackay
Swing Dancer (uncredited)
Courtney McLaughlin
Stage Dancer (uncredited)
Did you know?
Trivia
The singing voice for Little Richard, was provided by Legendary singer Ali Ollie Woodson who was a lead singer for The Temptations and also portrayed himself in this film.
Share this
Little Richard suggested Prince for the lead role, but unfortunately the deal was never made.
Share this
Quotes
Little Richard: [improvising on the piano] A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop-a-good-hot-damn! Tutti frutti! Good booty! Tutti frutti! Good booty! Tutti frutti! Good booty! Tutti frutti! Good booty! If it don't fit, don't force it! If you grease it, make it easy!
Share this
Little Richard: [after a bandmate complains of wearing sissy make-up] Being pretty ain't never bothered me. Ain't that right, Lucille?
Share this
Photos from cast
Reynaldo Rey
black and white goat clipart boer goat goat png Clip-art goat and chicken cartoon