Smokey Robinson
Known for ActingBorn 1940-02-19Detroit, Michigan, USA
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.
Known for
Last Holiday
2006 · as Smokey Robinson
Hollywood Homicide
2003 · as Cabbie
The Greatest Night in Pop
2024 · as Self
Beatles '64
2024 · as Self
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
1985 · as Self
Michael Jackson Memorial
2009 · as Self
Motown at the BBC
2009 · as Self
Aretha Franklin: Duets
1993 · as Self
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
2023 · as Self
The Apollo
2019 · as Self
The T.A.M.I. Show
1964 · as Self - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
1983 · as Self
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
2009 · as Self
Michael Jackson - The Final Days
2014 · as self
DTV: Golden Oldies
1984 · as Self
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
1988 · as Self
Hitsville: The Making of Motown
2019 · as Self
DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
2009 · as Self (archive footage)