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Smokey Robinson

Acting Born Feb 19, 1940 Detroit, Michigan, USA 79 credits
79
Total Credits
2024
66 Years Career Span
33
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Smokey Robinson works in acting. Born February 19, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Archytele tracks 79 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

The Jennifer Hudson Show

as Self

Sherri

as Self - Guest

The Kelly Clarkson Show

as Self

Steve

as Self

Beat Shazam

as Self
Film

Rum Runners

as Self
Film

The Playgirls and the Vampire

as Self

Who Do You Think You Are?

as Self

The Jay Leno Show

as Self

NPR Tiny Desk Concerts

as Self
Film

Last Holiday

as Smokey Robinson
Film

Dead Calm

as Self - Performer

Frequent co-stars

DJ Irie 1 shared title
Jamie Foxx 1 shared title
Corinne Foxx 1 shared title
Nick Cannon 1 shared title
Kelly Osbourne 1 shared title
Terrence Howard 1 shared title
Odell Beckham Jr. 1 shared title
Tony Gonzalez 1 shared title
MC Hammer 1 shared title
Snoop Dogg 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Greatest Night in PopBeatles '64Beatles '64 · SongsAmerican Music Awards 50th Anniversary SpecialA Motown Christmas
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed SullivanSoul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas
The Jennifer Hudson ShowSherri
Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me OverMiracle in Motor City
Unfiltered: Paris Jackson & Gabriel Glenn
The Kelly Clarkson ShowThe ApolloHitsville: The Making of MotownReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam CookeAretha Franklin Remembered (My Music)
SteveBeat ShazamSmokey Robinson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular SongHitsville US Eh!
Soundbreaking
The Art of McCartneyMichael Jackson - The Final Days
Smokey Robinson - Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park
The VoiceRejoice and Shout
Who Do You Think You Are?Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
The Jay Leno ShowMichael Jackson MemorialDJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ConcertsMotown at the BBC
NPR Tiny Desk ConcertsHollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
Last HolidayCelebrity Duets
On Air with Ryan SeacrestToddWorld · Theme Song PerformanceThe Very Best of Smokey Robinson Live In Concert
Jimmy Kimmel Live!The Ellen DeGeneres ShowHollywood HomicideThe Giants of Black Music
American IdolAmerican IdolCMT CrossroadsIt's Black EntertainmentMr. Bill Does Vegas
One on OneThe Proud Family
Hollywood SquaresThe Heaven and Earth ShowQuincy Jones... The First 50 YearsMotown 40: The Music Is Forever
Ready Steady Go! The Sounds of Motown
Aretha Franklin: DuetsMichael Jackson Talks... to Oprah
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Jim Henson Hour
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
Knights of the City
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
DTV: Golden Oldies
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour

Full Filmography

79 titles
  • The Greatest Night in Pop (2024) as Self
  • Beatles '64 (2024) as Self
  • Beatles '64 (2024) Songs
  • American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special (2024) as Self
  • A Motown Christmas (2024) as Self
  • Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan (2023) as Self
  • Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas (2023) as Self
  • The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
  • Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
  • Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over (2021) as Self
  • Miracle in Motor City (2021) as Self
  • Unfiltered: Paris Jackson & Gabriel Glenn (2020) as Self
  • The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
  • The Apollo (2019) as Self
  • Hitsville: The Making of Motown (2019) as Self
  • ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke (2019) as Self
  • Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music) (2019) as Self
  • Steve (2017) as Self
  • Beat Shazam (2017) as Self
  • Smokey Robinson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song (2017) as Himself
  • Hitsville US Eh! (2017) as Interviewee
  • Soundbreaking (2016) as Self
  • The Art of McCartney (2014) as Self
  • Michael Jackson - The Final Days (2014) as self
  • Smokey Robinson - Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park (2013)
  • The Voice (2011) as Self
  • Rejoice and Shout (2011)
  • Who Do You Think You Are? (2010) as Self
  • Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days (2010) as Self (uncredited) (archive footage)
  • The Jay Leno Show (2009) as Self
  • Michael Jackson Memorial (2009) as Self
  • DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70 (2009) as Self (archive footage)
  • The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts (2009) as Self
  • Motown at the BBC (2009) as Self
  • NPR Tiny Desk Concerts (2008) as Self
  • Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History (2008) as Self
  • Last Holiday (2006) as Smokey Robinson
  • Celebrity Duets (2006)
  • On Air with Ryan Seacrest (2004) as Self - Performer
  • ToddWorld (2004) Theme Song Performance
  • The Very Best of Smokey Robinson Live In Concert (2004) as Himself
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Musical Guest
  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
  • Hollywood Homicide (2003) as Cabbie
  • The Giants of Black Music (2003) as Self
  • American Idol (2002) as Self - Guest Judge
  • American Idol (2002) as Self
  • CMT Crossroads (2002) as Self
  • It's Black Entertainment (2002) as Self
  • Mr. Bill Does Vegas (2002)
  • One on One (2001) as Duane's Father
  • The Proud Family (2001)
  • Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
  • The Heaven and Earth Show (1998)
  • Quincy Jones... The First 50 Years (1998) as Self
  • Motown 40: The Music Is Forever (1998) as Self
  • Ready Steady Go! The Sounds of Motown (1995) as Self
  • Aretha Franklin: Duets (1993) as Self
  • Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah (1993) as Self
  • The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
  • The Jim Henson Hour (1989) as Self
  • Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues (1988) as Self
  • Knights of the City (1986) as Himself
  • We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song (1985) as Self
  • DTV: Golden Oldies (1984) as Self
  • Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983) as Self
  • The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour (1982)
  • The Kennedy Center Honors (1978) as Self
  • Big Time (1977) Writer
  • Big Time (1977) Music
  • Dinah! (1974) as Self
  • American Music Awards (1974) as Self - Presenter
  • Police Story (1973)
  • The Midnight Special (1972) as Self
  • Top of the Pops (1964) as Self
  • The T.A.M.I. Show (1964) as Self - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
  • The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
  • The Grammys (1959) as Self
  • The Sound of Protest

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Smokey Robinson best known for?

Smokey Robinson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022), Sherri (2022), The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019), Steve (2017).

When and where was Smokey Robinson born?

Smokey Robinson was born on February 19, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.

How many credits does Smokey Robinson have?

Smokey Robinson has accumulated over 79 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2024.

What is Smokey Robinson's background in cinema and television?

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, ...