Smokey Robinson
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.…
Known For
Last Holiday
Smokey Robinson
The Greatest Night in Pop
Self
Hollywood Homicide
Cabbie
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
Self
Beatles '64
Self
Hitsville: The Making of Motown
Self
Michael Jackson Memorial
Self
The T.A.M.I. Show
Self - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
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Filmography
Acting (72)
Movies (42)
The Greatest Night in Pop
2024as Self
Beatles '64
2024as Self
A Motown Christmas
2024as Self
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
2024as Self
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
2023as Self
Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas
2023as Self
Miracle in Motor City
2021as Self
Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over
2021as Self
Hitsville: The Making of Motown
2019as Self
The Apollo
2019as Self
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
2019as Self
Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music)
2019as Self
Hitsville US Eh!
2017as Interviewee
Smokey Robinson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
2017as Himself
Michael Jackson - The Final Days
2014as self
The Art of McCartney
2014as Self
Smokey Robinson - Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park
2013
Rejoice and Shout
2011
Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
2010as Self (uncredited) (archive footage)
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
2009as Self
Michael Jackson Memorial
2009as Self
DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
2009as Self (archive footage)
Motown at the BBC
2009as Self
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
2008as Self
Last Holiday
2006as Smokey Robinson
The Very Best of Smokey Robinson Live In Concert
2004as Himself
Hollywood Homicide
2003as Cabbie
The Giants of Black Music
2003as Self
It's Black Entertainment
2002as Self
Mr. Bill Does Vegas
2002
Motown 40: The Music is Forever
1998as Self
Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years
1998as Self
Ready Steady Go! The Sounds of Motown
1995as self
Aretha Franklin: Duets
1993as Self
Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah
1993as Self
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
1988as Self
Knights of the City
1986as Himself
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
1985as Self
DTV: Golden Oldies
1984as Self
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
1983as Self
The T.A.M.I. Show
1964as Self - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
The Sound of Protest
Television (30)
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022as Self
Sherri
2022as Self - Guest
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019as Self
Beat Shazam
2017as Self
Soundbreaking
2016as Self
The Voice
2011as Self
Who Do You Think You Are?
2010as Self
The Jay Leno Show
2009as Self
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
2008as Self
Celebrity Duets
2006
On Air with Ryan Seacrest
2004as Self - Performer
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003as Self - Musical Guest
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003as Self
American Idol
2002as Self - Guest Judge
CMT Crossroads
2002as Self
The Proud Family
2001
One on One
2001as Duane's Father
Hollywood Squares
1998as Self - Panelist
The Heaven and Earth Show
1998
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
The Jim Henson Hour
1989as Himself
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
1982
The Kennedy Center Honors
1978as Self
Dinah!
1974as Self
American Music Awards
1974as Self - Presenter
Police Story
1973
The Midnight Special
1972as Self
Top of the Pops
1964as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
1961as Self
The Grammys
1959as Self
Crew (3)
Movies (2)
Television (1)
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