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.
Acted in
The Greatest Night in Pop
2024
as Self
Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas
2023
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Miracle in Motor City
2021
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Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over
2021
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Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music)
2019
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Hitsville: The Making of Motown
2019
as Self
The Apollo
2019
as Self
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
2019
as Self
Hitsville US Eh!
2017
as Interviewee
Beat Shazam
2017
as Self
Smokey Robinson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
2017
as Himself
The Art of McCartney
2014
as Self
Smokey Robinson - Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park
2013
Rejoice and Shout
2011
Who Do You Think You Are?
2010
as Self
Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
2010
as Self (uncredited) (archive footage)
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
2009
as Self
Michael Jackson Memorial
2009
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DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
2009
as Self (archive footage)
Motown at the BBC
2009
as Self
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
2008
as Self
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
2008
as Self
Celebrity Duets
2006
Last Holiday
2006
as Self - Special Appearance
The Very Best of Smokey Robinson Live In Concert
2004
as Himself
Hollywood Homicide
2003
as Cabbie
The Giants of Black Music
2003
as Self
American Idol
2002
as Self - Guest Judge
American Idol
2002
as Self
It's Black Entertainment
2002
as Self
CMT Crossroads
2002
as Self
The Proud Family
2001
Hollywood Squares
1998
as Self - Panelist
Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years
1998
as Self
Motown 40: The Music is Forever
1998
as Self
Ready Steady Go! The Sounds of Motown
1995
as self
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
1995
as Self
Aretha Franklin: Duets
1993
as Self
Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah
1993
as Smokey Robinson
The Jim Henson Hour
1989
as Himself
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
1988
as Self
Knights of the City
1986
as Himself
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
1985
as Self
DTV: Golden Oldies
1984
as Self
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
1983
as Self
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
1982
The Kennedy Center Honors
1978
as Self
Police Story
1973
The Midnight Special
1972
as Host
The T.A.M.I. Show
1964
as Self - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
Mirroring Michael Jackson
as Self