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.
Acting
Movie
Last Holiday
as Smokey Robinson
2006
Movie
Hollywood Homicide
as Cabbie
2003
Movie
The Greatest Night in Pop
as Self
2024
TV
The Voice
as Self
2011
TV
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Musical Guest
2003
TV
American Idol
as Self - Guest Judge
2002
TV
American Idol
as Self
2002
TV
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self
2003
TV
The Proud Family
2001
TV
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
TV
The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self
2019
Movie
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
as Self
2019
Movie
Beatles '64
as Self
2024
TV
The Grammys
as Self
1959
TV
On Air with Ryan Seacrest
as Self - Performer
2004
TV
Top of the Pops
as Self
1964
TV
One on One
as Duane's Father
2001
TV
The Jennifer Hudson Show
as Self
2022
Movie
Hitsville: The Making of Motown
as Self
2019
TV
Who Do You Think You Are?
as Self
2010
Movie
The Apollo
as Self
2019
Movie
The T.A.M.I. Show
as Self - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
1964
Movie
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
as Self
2009
Movie
Michael Jackson Memorial
as Self
2009
