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.
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Movies (44)
A Motown Christmas
2024 · Self
Beatles '64
2024 · Self, Songs
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
2024 · Self
La gran noche del pop
2024 · Self
Lo mejor del domingo: La historia jamás contada de Ed Sullivan
2023 · Self
Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas
2023 · Self
Miracle in Motor City
2021 · Self
Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over
2021 · Self
Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music)
2019 · Self
Hitsville: The Making of Motown
2019 · Self
Teatro Apollo: 85 Años
2019 · Self
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
2019 · Self
Hitsville US Eh!
2017 · Interviewee
Smokey Robinson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
2017 · Self
The Art of McCartney
2014 · Self
Michael Jackson - The Final Days
2014 · self
Smokey Robinson - Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park
2013
Rejoice and Shout
2011
Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
2010 · Self (uncredited) (archive footage)
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
2009 · Self
Michael Jackson Memorial
2009 · Self
DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
2009 · Self (archive footage)
Motown at the BBC
2009 · Self
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
2008 · Self
Las vacaciones de mi vida
2006 · Smokey Robinson
The Very Best of Smokey Robinson Live In Concert
2004 · Himself
Hollywood: Departamento De Homicidios
2003 · Cabbie
The Giants of Black Music
2003 · Self
It's Black Entertainment
2002 · Self
Mr. Bill Does Vegas
2002
Quincy Jones... The First 50 Years
1998 · Self
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
1998 · Self
Ready Steady Go! The Sounds of Motown
1995 · Self
Aretha Franklin: Duets
1993 · Self
Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah
1993 · Self
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
1988 · Self
Knights of the City
1986 · Himself
Motown Returns to the Apollo
1985
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
1985 · Self
DTV: Golden Oldies
1984 · Self
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
1983 · Self
Big Time
1977 · Writer, Music
The T.A.M.I. Show
1964 · Self - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
The Sound of Protest
TV shows (34)
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022 · Self
Sherri
2022 · Self - Guest
Unfiltered: Paris Jackson & Gabriel Glenn
2020 · Self
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019 · Self
Steve
2017 · Self
Beat Shazam
2017 · Self
Soundbreaking
2016 · Self
La voz de América
2011 · Self
Who Do You Think You Are?
2010 · Self
The Jay Leno Show
2009 · Self
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
2008 · Self
Celebrity Duets
2006
ToddWorld
2004 · Theme Song Performance
On Air with Ryan Seacrest
2004 · Self - Performer
Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003 · Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · Self - Musical Guest
American Idol
2002 · Self - Guest Judge, Self
CMT Crossroads
2002 · Self
La Familia Proud
2001
One on One
2001 · Duane's Father
Hollywood Squares
1998 · Self - Panelist
The Heaven and Earth Show
1998
Later... with Jools Holland
1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
The Jim Henson Hour
1989 · Self
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
1982
The Kennedy Center Honors
1978 · Self
Dinah!
1974 · Self
American Music Awards
1974 · Self - Presenter
Police Story
1973
The Midnight Special
1972 · Self
Top of the Pops
1964 · Self
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Self
The Grammys
1959 · Self