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Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles
William 'Smokey' Robinson
Smokey Robinson
Acting
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 indu…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
The Greatest Night in Pop
as Self
Beatles '64
as Self
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
as Self
A Motown Christmas
as Self
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
as Self
Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas
as Self
Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over
as Self
Miracle in Motor City
as Self
The Apollo
as Self
Hitsville: The Making of Motown
as Self
TV Shows
The Jennifer Hudson Show
as Self · 2 ep.
Sherri
as Self - Guest · 1 ep.
The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self · 1 ep.
Beat Shazam
as Self · 1 ep.
Soundbreaking
as Self · 2 ep.
The Voice
as Self · 1 ep.
Who Do You Think You Are?
as Self · 1 ep.
The Jay Leno Show
as Self · 1 ep.
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
as Self · 1 ep.
Celebrity Duets
9 ep.