Smokey Robinson

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Male

Birthday 1940-02-19 (84 years old)

Place of Birth Detroit, Michigan, USA

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

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

Actor

2024
Beatles '64

as Self

2022
Sherri

as Self - Guest

2019
The Apollo

as Self

2017
Hitsville US Eh!

as Interviewee

2017
Beat Shazam

as Self

2010
Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days

as Self (uncredited) (archive footage)

2009
2009
2006
Last Holiday

as Self - Special Appearance

2004
On Air with Ryan Seacrest

as Self - Performer

2003
2002
American Idol

as Self - Guest Judge

2002
2002
2001
One on One

as Duane's Father

1998
Hollywood Squares

as Self - Panelist

1993
1989
1986
1984
1964
The T.A.M.I. Show

as Self - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

1959

Sound

2004
ToddWorld

as Theme Song Performance

1977
Big Time

as Music

Writer

1977
Big Time

as Writer