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 76
self 62
Movies 50
TV Shows 26
Writer 1
Sherri (2022)
Paul Shaffer Plus One (2019)
American Dream: Detroit (2018)
Hitsville US Eh! (2017)
Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days (2010)
DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70 (2009)
The Michael Jackson Story (2009)
Last Holiday (2006)
ToddWorld (2004)
On Air with Ryan Seacrest (2004)
American Idol (2002)
One on One (2001)
Hollywood Squares (1998)
Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah (1993)
The Jim Henson Hour (1989)
Friday Night Videos (1983)
Big Time (1977)
The T.A.M.I. Show (1964)
Absolutely ABC - The DVD Collection
The Smokey Robinson Show
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1940-02-19 (84 years old)
Birth NameWilliam Robinson
Birth PlaceDetroit, United States
ChildrenTamla Robinson
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsSmokey Robinson & The Miracles , Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, William 'Smokey' Robinson
AwardsGershwin Prize, National Medal of Arts, Kennedy Center Honors, Grammy Legend Award, Johnny Mercer Award, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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