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Robert Smith

Acting Born Apr 21, 1959 Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK 24 credits

Biography

Robert James Smith is an English singer, songwriter and musician. He is the lead singer, guitarist, lyricist and principal songwriter of the rock band the Cure. He is the band's only constant member since its formation in 1976. He has also played guitar in the band Siouxsie and the Banshees. Smith is a multi-instrumentalist, known for his unique stage look and distinctive voice.

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Known for

The Daily Show

as Self

South Park

as Robert Smith

Champs-Elysées

as Self - The Cure

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as Self - Musical Guest

MTV Video Music Awards

as Self
Film

Emmanuelle

as Self

Frequent co-stars

Simon Gallup 1 shared title
Roger O'Donnell 1 shared title
Jason Cooper 1 shared title
Reeves Gabrels 1 shared title
Eden Gallop 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Cure - Maia North Festival 2026
The Cure: The Show of a Lost WorldThe Cure: The Show Of A Lost World (Troxy Live 2024)
Disintegration: An Album, a Band, a Generation
Il était une fois Champs-Élysées
Gorillaz Present: Song Machine LIVE
The Cure - Glastonbury 2019The Cure: Anniversary 1978 - 2018 - (Live In Hyde Park)
The Cure: Live In Paris 2008
Korn: MTV Unplugged
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Pepsi Smash
The Cure - Greatest Hits Videos
South ParkDavid Bowie: An Earthling at 50
The Daily Show
The Cure: Play Out
The Cure in Orange
The Cure : Staring At The Sea - The Images
MTV Video Music AwardsLive aus dem AlabamaPlay At Home
Champs-ElyséesRiverside

Full filmography

  • The Daily Show (1996) as Self
  • South Park (1997) as Robert Smith
  • Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self - The Cure
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Musical Guest
  • MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
  • Riverside (1982) as Self
  • Il était une fois Champs-Élysées (2022) as Self (archive footage)
  • Pepsi Smash (2003) as Self
  • Live aus dem Alabama (1984) as Self
  • The Cure - Glastonbury 2019 (2019)
  • Play At Home (1984) as Self - Siouxsie and The Banshees / The Glove
  • Disintegration: An Album, a Band, a Generation (2024) as Self - The Cure Member (archive footage)
  • The Cure: The Show of a Lost World (2025) as Self
  • The Cure in Orange (1987) as Self
  • David Bowie: An Earthling at 50 (1997) as Self - Live on Stage with Bowie
  • Korn: MTV Unplugged (2007) as Self - "In Between Days" Second Voice
  • The Cure: The Show Of A Lost World (Troxy Live 2024) (2025) as Self
  • Gorillaz Present: Song Machine LIVE (2020) as Self
  • The Cure : Staring At The Sea - The Images (1986) as Self
  • The Cure: Live In Paris 2008 (2008) as Self - vocals, guitar
  • The Cure - Maia North Festival 2026 (2026) as Self
  • The Cure: Play Out (1991) as Self
  • The Cure - Greatest Hits Videos (2001) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Cure: Anniversary 1978 - 2018 - (Live In Hyde Park) (2019) as Self - Vocals, Guitar