Smokey Robinson
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.
Acting
- 2022The Jennifer Hudson ShowSelf2 ep.
- 2020Unfiltered: Paris Jackson & Gabriel GlennSelf1 ep.
- 2017SteveSelf1 ep.
- 2017Beat ShazamSelf1 ep.
- 2016SoundbreakingSelf2 ep.
- 2011The VoiceSelf1 ep.
- 2010Who Do You Think You Are?Self1 ep.
- 2009The Jay Leno ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2006Celebrity Duets9 ep.
- 2004On Air with Ryan SeacrestSelf - Performer1 ep.
- 2002American IdolSelf2 ep.
- 2001The Proud Family1 ep.
- 2001One on OneDuane's Father2 ep.
- 1998Hollywood SquaresSelf - Panelist5 ep.
- 1998The Heaven and Earth Show1 ep.
- 1989The Jim Henson HourSelf1 ep.
- 1982The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour1 ep.
- 1978The Kennedy Center HonorsSelf1 ep.
- 1974Dinah!Self2 ep.
- 1972The Midnight SpecialSelf1 ep.
- 1959The GrammysSelf4 ep.
Behind the camera
- 2004ToddWorldTheme Song Performance78 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2025The Kelly Clarkson ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2023The Jennifer Hudson ShowSelf2 ep.
- 2023NPR Tiny Desk ConcertsSelf1 ep.
- 2023SherriSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 2007The GrammysSelf4 ep.
- 2022American Music AwardsSelf - Presenter1 ep.
- 2020Unfiltered: Paris Jackson & Gabriel GlennSelf1 ep.
- 2019Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Musical Guest1 ep.
- 2018Beat ShazamSelf1 ep.
- 2018CMT CrossroadsSelf1 ep.
- 2017SteveSelf1 ep.
- 2017Who Do You Think You Are?Self1 ep.
- 2016SoundbreakingSelf2 ep.
- 2012The VoiceSelf1 ep.
- 2009The Jay Leno ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2003American IdolSelf, Self - Guest Judge2 ep.
- 2007The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2007The Heaven and Earth Show1 ep.
- 2006The Kennedy Center HonorsSelf1 ep.
- 2006Later... with Jools Holland1 ep.
- 2006The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1 ep.
- 2004On Air with Ryan SeacrestSelf - Performer1 ep.
- 2003One on OneDuane's Father2 ep.
- 2003The Proud Family1 ep.
- 1999Hollywood SquaresSelf - Panelist5 ep.
- 1989The Jim Henson HourSelf1 ep.
- 1982The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour1 ep.
- 1975The Mike Douglas ShowSelf2 ep.
- 1975Dinah!Self2 ep.
- 1974Police Story1 ep.
- 1973The Midnight SpecialSelf1 ep.
- —Top of the PopsSelf1 ep.
Also known as: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles · Smokey Robinson and The Miracles · William 'Smokey' Robinson