Lionel Richie
Biography
Lionel Richie is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and television personality. He rose to fame in the 1970s as a songwriter and co-lead singer of the Motown group Commodores. Richie wrote and recorded several hit singles with the group, including "Easy", "Sail On", "Three Times a Lady", and "Still". He also wrote and produced the US Billboard Hot 100 number one single "Lady" for Kenny Rogers in 1980. In 1981, Richie wrote and produced the single "Endless Love", which he recorded as a duet with Diana Ross. As a television personality, Richie has been involved in various projects, although specific details are not provided.
Career overview
Lionel Richie is a television personality and actor. He is known for his work in the entertainment industry, primarily as a singer, songwriter, and record producer. Richie rose to fame in the 1970s as a songwriter and co-lead singer of the Motown group Commodores. He wrote and recorded several hit singles with the group, including "Easy", "Sail On", "Three Times a Lady", and "Still", before his departure.
Richie's work as a songwriter and producer continued in the 1980s. He wrote and produced the US Billboard Hot 100 number one single "Lady" for Kenny Rogers in 1980. The following year, he wrote and produced the single "Endless Love", which he recorded as a duet with Diana Ross. This duet remains among the top 20 bestselling singles of all time and is considered the biggest career hit for both artists.
As an actor, Lionel Richie has appeared in a total of 122 credits. However, specific details about his acting career are not provided in the available information.
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125 titles- High in the Clouds (2027) as Gladstone (voice)
- Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World) (2026) as Self
- American Idol Official Podcast (2026) as Self - Guest
- Michael Jackson: A Life in Music (2026) as Self (archive footage)
- KPOPPED (2025) Executive Producer
- The Greatest Night in Pop (2024) as Self
- The Greatest Night in Pop (2024) Producer
- Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields (2023) as Self
- Flora and Son (2023) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Coronation Concert (2023) as Self
- Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas (2023) as Self
- Dolly Parton - From Rhinestones to Rock & Roll (2023) as Self
- Studio 666 (2022) as Lionel Richie
- 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2022) as Self - Inductee
- Shania Twain: Not Just a Girl (2022) as Self
- Lionel Richie: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song (2022) as Self
- 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2021) as Self
- Kenny Rogers All in for the Gambler (2021)
- Kenny Rogers: All in for the Gambler (2021) as Self
- The Drew Barrymore Show (2020) as Self
- Disney Insider (2020) as Self
- The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II (2020) as Self
- Nikki Fre$h (2020) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- The Black Godfather (2019) as Self
- Lionel Richie at Glastonbury (2019) as Self
- David Foster: Off the Record (2019) as Self
- Concerto di Natale in Vaticano 2019 (2019) as Self
- The Rookie (2018) as Lionel Richie
- American Idol (2018) as Self - Judge
- Quincy (2018) as Self
- All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers Farewell Concert Celebration (2017) as Self
- American Housewife (2016) as Lionel Richie
- Lionel Richie Festival de Viña del Mar (2016)
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Les Enfants de la Pop 80's (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- ACM Presents: Lionel Richie and Friends in Concert (2012) as Self
- Lionel Richie at the BBC (2011) as Self
- Who Do You Think You Are? (2010) as Self
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Backstory (2009) as Self
- Michael Jackson Memorial (2009) as Self
- Totally Saturday (2009)
- O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Lionel Richie: Symphonica in Rosso (2008)
- Pavarotti The Duets (2008) as Self
- Lionel Richie: Live in Paris - His Greatest Hits and More (2007)
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- Kenny Rogers: The Journey (2006) as himself
- Live Aid Against All Odds (2005) as Self
- The X Factor (2004) as Self - Special Guest
- Best Week Ever (2004)
- Willkommen bei Carmen Nebel (2004) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- The Simple Life (2003)
- Lionel Richie: Collection (2003)
- Top Gear (2002) as Self
- American Idol (2002) as Self - Guest Judge
- CMT Crossroads (2002) as Self
- Star Academy (2001) as Self
- Party in the Park (2001) as Self
- An Audience with Des O'Connor (2001) as Self
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
- TV total (1999) as Self
- Pavarotti & Friends 99 for Guatemala and Kosovo (1999) as Self
- Johnny Hallyday Allume le feu au Stade de France (1999) as Self
- Vivement dimanche (1998) as Self
- Felicity (1998) as Self
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- Vivement dimanche prochain (1998) as Self
- Ciao Darwin (1998) as Ospite Musicale
- June Bride (1998) Theme Song Performance
- Motown 40: The Music Is Forever (1998) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self - Guest
- Behind the Music (1997) as Self
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Self
- The Preacher's Wife (1996) as Britsloe
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Lo + plus (1995) as Self
- José Carreras Gala (1995) as Self
- Extra (1994) as Self - Guest
- Raw (1993) as Self
- World Music Awards (1993) as Self
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self
- ECHO-Verleihung (1992) as Self
- The Simpsons (1989) as Lionel Richie (voice)
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- This Morning (1988) as Self
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self
- Le monde est à vous (1987) as Self
- Victoires de la musique (1985) as Self
- The Color Purple (1985) Lyricist
- White Nights (1985) Songs
- Live Aid (1985) as Self
- We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song (1985) as Self
- Miami Vice (1984) Songs
- Goldene Kamera (1984) as Self
- CMG Spring Festival Gala (1983)
- Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983) as Self
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- Night of 100 Stars (1982) as Self
- Wetten, dass..? (1981) as Self
- Entertainment Tonight (1981) as Self
- Endless Love (1981) Songs
- America's Top 10 (1980) as Self
- 20/20 (1978)
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- Thank God It's Friday (1978) as Lionel Richie
- Auf los geht's los (1977) as Self
- Scott Joplin (1977) as The Minstrel Singers
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- Top of the Pops (1964)
- Viña del Mar International Song Festival (1963) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
- The Oscars (1953) as Self - Presenter
- Today (1952) as Himself - Singer
- Jackie Chan: Down to Earth as Self
- All Night Long Music
- All Night Long Producer
- Love in Vain Producer
- Lionel Richie: The Outrageous Tour Live as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lionel Richie best known for?
Lionel Richie is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World) (2026), Ninja Cadets (1996), Michael Jackson: A Life in Music (2026), Studio 666 (2022).
When and where was Lionel Richie born?
Lionel Richie was born on June 20, 1949 in Tuskegee ,Alabama , USA.
How many credits does Lionel Richie have?
Lionel Richie has accumulated over 125 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2027.
What is Lionel Richie's background in cinema and television?
Lionel Richie is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and television personality. He rose to fame in the 1970s as a songwriter and co-lead singer of the Motown group Commodores. Richie wrote and recorded several hit singles with the group, including "Easy", "Sail On", "Three Times a Lady", and "Still". He a...