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