Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
February 19, 1940
Place of Birth:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
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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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show | Self |
| 2022 | Sherri | Self - Guest |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show | |
| 2017 | Beat Shazam | Self |
| 2010 | Who Do You Think You Are? | Self |
| 2009 | The Jay Leno Show | Self |
| 2008 | NPR Tiny Desk Concerts | Self |
| 2006 | Celebrity Duets | |
| 2004 | On Air with Ryan Seacrest | Self - Performer |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show | Self |
| 2002 | American Idol | Self - Guest Judge |
| 2002 | American Idol | Self |
| 2002 | CMT Crossroads | Self |
| 2001 | The Proud Family | |
| 2001 | One on One | Duane's Father |
| 1998 | The Heaven and Earth Show | |
| 1998 | Hollywood Squares | Self - Panelist |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | |
| 1989 | The Jim Henson Hour | Himself |
| 1982 | The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour | |
| 1978 | The Kennedy Center Honors | Self |
| 1974 | Dinah! | Self |
| 1974 | American Music Awards | Self - Presenter |
| 1973 | Police Story | |
| 1972 | The Midnight Special | Host |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show | Self |
| 1959 | The Grammys | Self |