Smokey Robinson
ActingAlso Known As
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles , Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, William 'Smokey' Robinson
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.
Movies
(42 total)
Last Holiday
as Smokey Robinson
Hollywood Homicide
as Cabbie
Beatles '64
as Self
The Apollo
as Self
The T.A.M.I. Show
as Self - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
Knights of the City
as Himself
Miracle in Motor City
as Self
TV Shows
(30 total)
The Voice
as Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Musical Guest
American Idol
as Self - Guest Judge
American Idol
as Self
The Grammys
as Self
On Air with Ryan Seacrest
as Self - Performer
Top of the Pops
as Self
One on One
as Duane's Father
The Jay Leno Show
as Self
Sherri
as Self - Guest
Beat Shazam
as Self
American Music Awards
as Self - Presenter
