- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 20, 1949
- Place of Birth
- Tuskegee ,Alabama , USA
Lionel Richie
Lionel Brockman Richie Jr. (born June 20, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and television personality. He rose to fame in the 1970s as a songwriter and the co-lead singer of the Motown group Commodores; writing and recording the hit singles "Easy", "Sail On", "Three Times a Lady" and "Still", with the group before his departure. In 1980, he wrote and produced the US Billboard Hot 100 number one single "Lady" for Kenny Rogers. In 1981, Richie wrote and produced the single "Endless Love", which he recorded as a duet with Diana Ross; it remains among the top 20 bestselling singles of all time, and the biggest career hit for both artists. In 1982, he officially launched his solo career with the album Lionel Richie, which sold over four million copies and spawned the singles "You Are", "My Love", and the number one single "Truly". Richie's second album, Can't Slow D…
Filmography
movieHigh in the Clouds
2027 · Gladstone (voice)
movieMichael Jackson: A Life in Music
2026 · Self (archive footage)
movieEarth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)
2026 · Self
tvAmerican Idol Official Podcast
2026 · Self - Guest
tvKPOPPED
2025 · Executive Producer
movieThe Greatest Night in Pop
2024 · Self, Producer
movieDolly Parton - From Rhinestones to Rock & Roll
2023 · Self
movieFlora and Son
2023 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieThe Coronation Concert
2023 · Self
tvPretty Baby: Brooke Shields
2023 · Self
movieSoul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas
2023 · Self
movie2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2022 · Self - Inductee
movieShania Twain: Not Just a Girl
2022 · Self
movieLionel Richie: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song
2022 · Self
movieStudio 666
2022 · Lionel Richie
movie2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021 · Self
movieKenny Rogers: All in for the Gambler
2021 · Self
Kenny Rogers All in for the Gambler
movieKenny Rogers All in for the Gambler
2021
tvThe Drew Barrymore Show
2020 · Self
movieThe Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
2020 · Self
tvNikki Fre$h
2020 · Self
tvDisney Insider
2020 · Self
movieConcerto di Natale in Vaticano 2019
2019 · Self
movieLionel Richie at Glastonbury
2019 · Self
tvThe Kelly Clarkson Show
2019 · Self
movieDavid Foster: Off the Record
2019 · Self
movieThe Black Godfather
2019 · Self
tvThe Rookie
2018 · Lionel Richie
movieQuincy
2018 · Self
tvAmerican Idol
2018 · Self - Judge
movieAll In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers Farewell Concert Celebration
2017 · Self
tvAmerican Housewife
2016 · Lionel Richie
movieLionel Richie Festival de Viña del Mar
2016
tvLate Night with Seth Meyers
2014 · Self - Guest
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014 · Self
movieLes Enfants de la Pop 80's
2012 · Self (archive footage)
movieACM Presents: Lionel Richie and Friends in Concert
2012 · Self
movieLionel Richie at the BBC
2011 · Self
tvWho Do You Think You Are?
2010 · Self
tvWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009 · Self - Guest
movieMichael Jackson Memorial
2009 · Self
Totally Saturday
tvTotally Saturday
2009
Backstory
tvBackstory
2009 · Self
movieO Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
2009 · Self (archive footage)
movieLionel Richie: Symphonica in Rosso
2008
moviePavarotti The Duets
2008 · Self
movieLionel Richie: Live in Paris - His Greatest Hits and More
2007
movieKenny Rogers: The Journey
2006 · himself
tvThe One Show
2006 · Self
movieLive Aid Against All Odds
2005 · Self
tvThe X Factor
2004 · Self - Special Guest
Willkommen bei Carmen Nebel
tvWillkommen bei Carmen Nebel
2004 · Self
tvBest Week Ever
2004
tvThe Simple Life
2003
movieLionel Richie: Collection
2003
tvThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003 · Self
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · Self, Self - Guest
tvTop Gear
2002 · Self
tvAmerican Idol
2002 · Self - Guest Judge
tvCMT Crossroads
2002 · Self
tvStar Academy
2001 · Self
movieParty in the Park
2001 · Self
movieAn Audience with Des O'Connor
2001 · Self
Where Are They Now?
tvWhere Are They Now?
1999 · Self
moviePavarotti & Friends 99 for Guatemala and Kosovo
1999 · Self
movieJohnny Hallyday Allume le feu au Stade de France
1999 · Self
tvTV total
1999 · Self
tvCiao Darwin
1998 · Ospite Musicale
tvFelicity
1998 · Self
tvVivement dimanche
1998 · Self
tvVivement dimanche prochain
1998 · Self
movieJune Bride
1998 · Theme Song Performance
movieMotown 40: The Music Is Forever
1998 · Self
tvParkinson
1998 · Self
tvBehind the Music
1997 · Self
tvThe View
1997 · Self, Self - Guest
movieThe Preacher's Wife
1996 · Britsloe
tvE! True Hollywood Story
1996
tvThe Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996 · Self
José Carreras Gala
tvJosé Carreras Gala
1995 · Self
tvLo + plus
1995 · Self
tvExtra
1994 · Self - Guest
World Music Awards
tvWorld Music Awards
1993 · Self
tvRaw
1993 · Self
tvThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992 · Self
ECHO-Verleihung
tvECHO-Verleihung
1992 · Self
tvThe Simpsons
1989 · Lionel Richie (voice)
tvThis Morning
1988 · Self
tvLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988 · Self - Guest
tvLe monde est à vous
1987 · Self
tvSacrée soirée
1987 · Self
movieThe Color Purple
1985 · Lyricist
tvVictoires de la musique
1985 · Self
movieWhite Nights
1985 · Songs
movieLive Aid
1985 · Self
movieWe Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
1985 · Self
tvMiami Vice
1984 · Songs
Goldene Kamera
tvGoldene Kamera
1984 · Self
movieMotown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
1983 · Self
tvCMG Spring Festival Gala
1983
movieNight of 100 Stars
1982 · Self
tvChamps-Elysées
1982 · Self
tvEntertainment Tonight
1981 · Self
movieEndless Love
1981 · Songs
tvWetten, dass..?
1981 · Self
America's Top 10
tvAmerica's Top 10
1980 · Self
tv20/20
1978
movieThank God It's Friday
1978 · Self
tvAn Audience with...
1978 · Self
movieScott Joplin
1977 · The Minstrel Singers
tvAuf los geht's los
1977 · Self
tvSaturday Night Live
1975 · Self - Musical Guest
tvTop of the Pops
1964
tvViña del Mar International Song Festival
1963 · Self - Musical Guest
tvThe Grammys
1959 · Self
tvThe Oscars
1953 · Self - Presenter
tvToday
1952 · Himself - Singer
Jackie Chan: Down to Earth
movieJackie Chan: Down to Earth
— · Self
movieLionel Richie: The Outrageous Tour Live
— · Himself
Love in Vain
movieLove in Vain
— · Producer
All Night Long
movieAll Night Long
— · Music, Producer