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