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Smokey Robinson

Known for: Acting

Biography: 1940-02-19 (84 years old)

Biography

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

all 64

self 50

Movies 40

TV Shows 24

Smokey Robinson

Biography

Filmography

all 64

self 50

Movies 40

TV Shows 24

Writer 1

The Greatest Night in Pop (2024)

Sunday Best (2023)

Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas (2023)

The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022)

Sherri (2022)

Miracle in Motor City (2021)

Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over (2021)

Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music) (2019)

Paul Shaffer Plus One (2019)

Hitsville: The Making of Motown (2019)

The Apollo (2019)

ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke (2019)

Hitsville US Eh! (2017)

Beat Shazam (2017)

Smokey Robinson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song (2017)

The Art of McCartney (2014)

Smokey Robinson - Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park (2013)

Rejoice and Shout (2011)

Who Do You Think You Are? (2010)

Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days (2010)

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts (2009)

The Jay Leno Show (2009)

Michael Jackson Memorial (2009)

DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70 (2009)

Motown at the BBC (2009)

The Michael Jackson Story (2009)

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History (2008)

Celebrity Duets (2006)

Last Holiday (2006)

ToddWorld (2004)

On Air with Ryan Seacrest (2004)

The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)

Hollywood Homicide (2003)

The Giants of Black Music (2003)

American Idol (2002)

It's Black Entertainment (2002)

CMT Crossroads (2002)

Mr. Bill Does Vegas (2002)

The Proud Family (2001)

Hollywood Squares (1998)

The Heaven and Earth Show (1998)

Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years (1998)

The Temptations (1998)

Motown 40: The Music is Forever (1998)

Ready Steady Go! The Sounds of Motown (1995)

The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)

Aretha Franklin: Duets (1993)

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)

The Jim Henson Hour (1989)

Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues (1988)

Knights of the City (1986)

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song (1985)

DTV: Golden Oldies (1984)

Friday Night Videos (1983)

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983)

The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour (1982)

The Kennedy Center Honors (1978)

Big Time (1977)

Police Story (1973)

The Midnight Special (1972)

The T.A.M.I. Show (1964)

The Mike Douglas Show (1961)

The Grammy Awards (1959)

The Smokey Robinson Show

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Information

Known ForActing

GenderMale

Birthday1940-02-19 (84 years old)

Birth NameWilliam Robinson

Birth PlaceDetroit, United States of America

CitizenshipsUnited States of America

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1940-02-19 (84 years old)

Birth Name
William Robinson

Birth Place
Detroit, United States of America

Citizenships
United States of America

Also Known As
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles , Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, William 'Smokey' Robinson

Awards
Gershwin Prize, National Medal of Arts, Kennedy Center Honors, Grammy Legend Award, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Johnny Mercer Award, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame