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Smokey Robinson

Smokey Robinson

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.

The Greatest Night in Pop

The Greatest Night in Pop

2024

as Self

Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas

Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas

2023

as Self

Miracle in Motor City

Miracle in Motor City

2021

as Self

Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over

Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over

2021

as Self

Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music)

Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music)

2019

as Self

Hitsville: The Making of Motown

Hitsville: The Making of Motown

2019

as Self

The Apollo

The Apollo

2019

as Self

ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke

ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke

2019

as Self

Hitsville US Eh!

Hitsville US Eh!

2017

as Interviewee

Beat Shazam

Beat Shazam

2017

as Self

Smokey Robinson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

Smokey Robinson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

2017

as Himself

The Art of McCartney

The Art of McCartney

2014

as Self

Smokey Robinson - Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park

Smokey Robinson - Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park

2013

Rejoice and Shout

Rejoice and Shout

2011

Who Do You Think You Are?

Who Do You Think You Are?

2010

as Self

Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days

Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days

2010

as Self (uncredited) (archive footage)

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

2009

as Self

Michael Jackson Memorial

Michael Jackson Memorial

2009

as Self

DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70

DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70

2009

as Self (archive footage)

Motown at the BBC

Motown at the BBC

2009

as Self

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History

2008

as Self

NPR Tiny Desk Concerts

NPR Tiny Desk Concerts

2008

as Self

Celebrity Duets

Celebrity Duets

2006

Last Holiday

Last Holiday

2006

as Self - Special Appearance

The Very Best of Smokey Robinson Live In Concert

The Very Best of Smokey Robinson Live In Concert

2004

as Himself

Hollywood Homicide

Hollywood Homicide

2003

as Cabbie

The Giants of Black Music

The Giants of Black Music

2003

as Self

American Idol

American Idol

2002

as Self - Guest Judge

American Idol

American Idol

2002

as Self

It's Black Entertainment

It's Black Entertainment

2002

as Self

CMT Crossroads

CMT Crossroads

2002

as Self

The Proud Family

The Proud Family

2001

Hollywood Squares

Hollywood Squares

1998

as Self - Panelist

Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years

Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years

1998

as Self

Motown 40: The Music is Forever

Motown 40: The Music is Forever

1998

as Self

Ready Steady Go! The Sounds of Motown

Ready Steady Go! The Sounds of Motown

1995

as self

The History of Rock 'n' Roll

The History of Rock 'n' Roll

1995

as Self

Aretha Franklin: Duets

Aretha Franklin: Duets

1993

as Self

Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah

Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah

1993

as Smokey Robinson

The Jim Henson Hour

The Jim Henson Hour

1989

as Himself

Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues

Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues

1988

as Self

Knights of the City

Knights of the City

1986

as Himself

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

1985

as Self

DTV: Golden Oldies

DTV: Golden Oldies

1984

as Self

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

1983

as Self

The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour

The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour

1982

The Kennedy Center Honors

The Kennedy Center Honors

1978

as Self

Police Story

Police Story

1973

The Midnight Special

The Midnight Special

1972

as Host

The T.A.M.I. Show

The T.A.M.I. Show

1964

as Self - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

Mirroring Michael Jackson

Mirroring Michael Jackson

as Self

American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special

American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special

as Himself