Quick Facts
Born:
1940-02-19
Birthplace:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Credits:
73 Total Roles
Smokey Robinson
Acting
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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.
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
Smokey Robinson
Hollywood Homicide
Cabbie
The Greatest Night in Pop
Self
The Voice
Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Musical Guest
American Idol
Self - Guest Judge
American Idol
Self
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | A Motown Christmas MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Beatles '64 MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | The Greatest Night in Pop MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show TV | Self |
| 2022 | Sherri TV | Self - Guest |
| 2021 | Miracle in Motor City MOVIE | Self |
| 2021 | Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over MOVIE | Self |