Smokey Robinson
Born: 1940-02-19 in Detroit, Michigan, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
William "Smokey" Robinson Jr. is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. Robinson was the founder and frontman of the Motown vocal group the Miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer. Robinson led the group from its 1955 origins as "the Five Chimes" until 1972, when he announced a retirement from the group to focus on his role as Motown's vice president. However, Robinson returned to the music industry as a solo artist the following year. Following the sale of Motown Records in 1988, Robinson left the company in 1990. Robinson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, and was awarded the 2016 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for his lifetime contributions to popular music.
Filmography
2024
- The Greatest Night in Pop as Self
- Beatles '64 as Self
- American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special as Self
- A Motown Christmas as Self
2023
2022
- The Jennifer Hudson Show as Self
- Sherri as Self - Guest
2021
- Miracle in Motor City as Self
- Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over as Self
2020
2019
- The Kelly Clarkson Show as Self
- The Apollo as Self
- Hitsville: The Making of Motown as Self
- ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke as Self
- Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music) as Self
2017
- Steve as Self
- Beat Shazam as Self
- Smokey Robinson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song as Himself
- Hitsville US Eh! as Interviewee
2016
- Soundbreaking as Self
2014
- The Art of McCartney as Self
- Michael Jackson - The Final Days as self
2011
- The Voice as Self
- Rejoice and Shout
2010
- Who Do You Think You Are? as Self
- Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days as Self (uncredited) (archive footage)
2009
- The Jay Leno Show as Self
- Michael Jackson Memorial as Self
- The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts as Self
- DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70 as Self (archive footage)
- Motown at the BBC as Self
2008
2006
- Last Holiday as Smokey Robinson
- Celebrity Duets
2004
- On Air with Ryan Seacrest as Self - Performer
- ToddWorld ... (Theme Song Performance)
- The Very Best of Smokey Robinson Live In Concert as Himself
2003
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self - Musical Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show as Self
- Hollywood Homicide as Cabbie
- The Giants of Black Music as Self
2002
- American Idol as Self - Guest Judge
- CMT Crossroads as Self
- It's Black Entertainment as Self
- Mr. Bill Does Vegas
2001
- One on One as Duane's Father
- The Proud Family
1998
- Hollywood Squares as Self - Panelist
- The Heaven and Earth Show
- Quincy Jones... The First 50 Years as Self
- Motown 40: The Music Is Forever as Self
1995
1993
- Aretha Franklin: Duets as Self
- Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah as Self
1989
- The Jim Henson Hour as Self
1988
1986
- Knights of the City as Himself
1985
1984
- DTV: Golden Oldies as Self
1983
1978
- The Kennedy Center Honors as Self
1977
- Big Time ... (Writer)
1974
- Dinah! as Self
- American Music Awards as Self - Presenter
1973
1972
- The Midnight Special as Self
1964
- Top of the Pops as Self
- The T.A.M.I. Show as Self - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
1961
- The Mike Douglas Show as Self
1959
- The Grammys as Self