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. 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.
Known For
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
Hollywood Squares
1998
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Top of the Pops
1964
Sherri
2022
The Voice
2011
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
2008
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
American Idol
2002
Filmography
The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self · 2019
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self · 1961
Hollywood Squares
as Self - Panelist · 1998
The Jennifer Hudson Show
as Self · 2022
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Musical Guest · 2003
Top of the Pops
as Self · 1964
Sherri
as Self - Guest · 2022
The Voice
as Self · 2011
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
as Self · 2008
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
· 1992
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self · 2003
American Idol
as Self - Guest Judge · 2002
American Idol
as Self · 2002
Dinah!
as Self · 1974
Steve
as Self · 2017
Later... with Jools Holland
· 1992
One on One
as Duane's Father · 2001
CMT Crossroads
as Self · 2002
The Jay Leno Show
as Self · 2009
The Proud Family
· 2001
The Heaven and Earth Show
· 1998
Police Story
· 1973
On Air with Ryan Seacrest
as Self - Performer · 2004
American Music Awards
as Self - Presenter · 1974
The Kennedy Center Honors
as Self · 1978
Who Do You Think You Are?
as Self · 2010
The Midnight Special
as Self · 1972
The Jim Henson Hour
as Self · 1989
Last Holiday
as Smokey Robinson · 2006
Beat Shazam
as Self · 2017
Hollywood Homicide
as Cabbie · 2003
Soundbreaking
as Self · 2016
The Greatest Night in Pop
as Self · 2024
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
as Self · 2023
Unfiltered: Paris Jackson & Gabriel Glenn
as Self · 2020
Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas
as Self · 2023
Beatles '64
as Self · 2024
Celebrity Duets
· 2006
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
· 1982
Hitsville: The Making of Motown
as Self · 2019
Motown Returns to the Apollo
· 1985
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
as Self · 2019
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
as Self · 2009
The T.A.M.I. Show
as Self - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles · 1964
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
as Self · 1983
Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over
as Self · 2021
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
as Self · 1985
The Grammys
as Self · 1959
Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
as Self (uncredited) (archive footage) · 2010
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
as Self · 2008
Knights of the City
as Himself · 1986
The Apollo
as Self · 2019
It's Black Entertainment
as Self · 2002
Motown at the BBC
as Self · 2009
Michael Jackson - The Final Days
as self · 2014
Mr. Bill Does Vegas
· 2002
Miracle in Motor City
as Self · 2021
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
as Self · 1988
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
as Self · 2024
Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah
as Self · 1993
Quincy Jones... The First 50 Years
as Self · 1998
Michael Jackson Memorial
as Self · 2009
The Art of McCartney
as Self · 2014
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
as Self · 1998
DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
as Self (archive footage) · 2009
Smokey Robinson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
as Himself · 2017
Aretha Franklin: Duets
as Self · 1993
A Motown Christmas
as Self · 2024
The Very Best of Smokey Robinson Live In Concert
as Himself · 2004
The Sound of Protest
DTV: Golden Oldies
as Self · 1984
Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music)
as Self · 2019
The Giants of Black Music
as Self · 2003
Ready Steady Go! The Sounds of Motown
as Self · 1995
Rejoice and Shout
· 2011
Hitsville US Eh!
as Interviewee · 2017
Smokey Robinson - Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park
· 2013