Lionel Richie biography
Lionel Richie is an American singer, songwriter and actor, born on 20 June 1949 in Tuskegee.
Lionel Richie's screen career began in 1977 with Scott Joplin, playing The Minstrel Singers.
Lionel Richie has appeared in 8 films and 2 television or streaming titles.
The most recent films are The Greatest Night in Pop (2024), Studio 666 (2022), The Black Godfather (2019).
Honours include Humanitarian of the Year, Johnny Mercer Award and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Coming up next: High in the Clouds (2027).
- Also known as
- Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr., Lionel Brockman Richie Jr., Lionel Richie, Jr., Lionel Brockman Richie
- Born
- 20 June 1949 (age 77)
- Birthplace
- Tuskegee
- Work
- Singer, Singer-songwriter, Pianist, Record producer, Film actor
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1968 to present
- Awards
- Humanitarian of the Year
- Johnny Mercer Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Grammy Award for Album of the Year
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Academy Award for Best Original Song
Lionel Richie filmography
9 films and 2 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | High in the Clouds | Gladstone | Upcoming | |
| 2024 | The Greatest Night in Pop | American English | ||
| 2022 | Studio 666 | English | ||
| 2019 | The Black Godfather | English | ||
| 2005 | Albert II of Monaco, the Unknown Prince | French | ||
| 1998 | Pariah | Lavender Mob | ||
| 1996 | The Preacher's Wife | Britsloe | ||
| 1991 | Madonna: Truth or Dare | English | ||
| 1977 | Scott Joplin | The Minstrel Singers | Credited as The Commodores |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Sport Relief 2012 | Barman | Sketch: "Mo Farah and Misery Bear" | |
| 1997 | Behind the Music |