Smokey Robinson Net Worth

Smokey Robinson Net Worth is
$100 Million

Smokey Robinson Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018

William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. is an American R&B and pop singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. Robinson was the founder and front man of the Motown vocal group the Miracles, for which he also served as the group's chief songwriter and producer. Ro...

Full NameSmokey Robinson
Net Worth$100 Million
Date Of BirthFebruary 19, 1940
Place Of BirthDetroit, Michigan, United States
Height5 ft 11 in (1.82 m)
ProfessionRecord producer, Songwriter, Singer, Musician, Actor, Music executive, Singer-songwriter
EducationNorthern High School
NationalityUnited States of America
SpouseFrances Glandney (m. 2004), Claudette Rogers Robinson (m. 1959–1986)
ChildrenBerry William Borope Robinson, Trey Robinson, Tamla Claudette Robinson, Cruisin', Tracks of My Tears, You've Really Got A Hold On Me
ParentsWilliam Robinson, Flossie Robinson, Cruisin', Tracks of My Tears, You've Really Got A Hold On Me, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Lynn, MA, United States, Prior Lake, MN, United States
NicknamesWilliam Robinson Jr. , William Robinson, Jr. , Smokey Robinson and The Miracles , William 'Smokey' Robinson , The Miracle , William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. , Smokey Joe , Smokey Robinson & The Miracles , The Miracles
AwardsKennedy Center Honors, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Grammy Legend Award, BET Lifetime Achievement Award, Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, Rhythm and Blues Foundation Pioneer Award, Soul Train Music Award for Heritage Award – Career Achievement, Cruisin', Tracks of My Tears, ...
Music GroupsThe Miracles
NominationsGrammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance, Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Duo or Group, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Album, American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Single, American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist, Cr...
MoviesHollywood Homicide, Rejoice and Shout, The Four Tops: Reach Out, Smokey Robinson: The Greatest Hits Live, Soulful Sixties, Love Songs 2, Smokey Robinson: Food for the Spirit, Hill Hood, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Lynn, MA, United States, Prior Lake, MN, United States
TV ShowsCelebrity Duets, The Motown Revue, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Lynn, MA, United States, Prior Lake, MN, United States
Star SignPisces
#Trademark
1His incredibly smooth and feminine voice
#Fact
1Friends with Berry Gordy, Levi Stubbs, Marvin Gaye, and Diana Ross.
2While known for being a perfectionist performer, he also insists that stagehands and other crew involved with live concerts are treated well. For example, Smokey's contracts stipulate that all crew members must be served a hot meal prior to the performance.
3His favorite movie is Back to the Future.
4He and Aretha Franklin grew up together. Has known her since he was seven years old.
5He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 1500 North Vine Street in Hollywood, California.
6He had his first recording as The Miracles in 1958. It was a follow up to a No. 1 tune "Get A Job". It was titled "Got A Job", on the legendary "End" label. Unfortunately, it did not have the same success as its predecessor.
7Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1990.
8One of the personalities mentioned in the song Genius of Love by Tom Tom Club. The others mentioned were James Brown, Bob Marley, 'Hamilton Bohannon', George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Kurtis Blow and Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar (as Sly and Robbie) and Robbie Shakespeare (as Sly and Robbie).
9Awarded Kennedy Center Honors in 2006, with Dolly Parton, Steven Spielberg, Zubin Mehta, and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
10Uncle of Eric West.
11Received an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Howard University (May 13, 2006).
12He was awarded the U.S. National Medal of Arts in 2002 from the National Endowment of the Arts.
13He and his singing group, The Miracles, were voted the 32nd Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Artists of all time by Rolling Stone.
14Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.
15Children, with his first wife Claudette Robinson, Tamla and Berry.

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
American IdolTV Series writer - 7 episodes, 2002 - 2011 performer - 1 episode, 2011
Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years2011TV Movie performer: "Crazy"
Runaway2010/IShort performer: "Devil in a New Dress" - uncredited
Detroit 1-8-72010TV Series writer - 1 episode
Dancing with the Stars2010TV Series writer - 1 episode
Michel Legrand and Friends2010TV Movie lyrics: "Happy"
Flipped2010/Iwriter: "You've Really Got A Hold On Me"
20 to 12010TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
10 Things I Hate About You2010TV Series writer - 1 episode
Saving Grace2010TV Series writer - 1 episode
Live from Studio Five2010TV Series performer - 1 episode
Big Time RushTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2009 writer - 1 episode, 2009
The Ticket2009/IVDocumentary writer: "My Girl"
Later... With Jools HollandTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2009 writer - 1 episode, 2009
Live from Daryl's House2009TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Bandslam2009writer: "You Gotta Walk Don't Look Back"
I Love You, Beth Cooper2009performer: "Cruisin'" / writer: "Cruisin'" - as William Robinson
Michael Jackson Memorial2009TV Movie documentary performer: "We Are The World"
Ashes to Ashes2009TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Soloist2009writer: "I Want A Love I Can See" - as William Robinson, Jr.
Pirate Radio2009performer: "Ooo Baby Baby" 1965 / writer: "Ooo Baby Baby" 1965 - as William Robinson Jr.
The Big Bang TheoryTV Series lyrics - 1 episode, 2009 music - 1 episode, 2009
The Cleaner2008TV Series writer - 1 episode
Operación triunfo2008TV Series writer - 1 episode
It Takes Two2007-2008TV Series writer - 3 episodes
Broken Fences2008writer: "Ooo Baby, Baby"
Julia2008writer: "Shop Around" - as W. Robinson
The WireTV Series writer - 2 episodes, 2003 - 2008 performer - 1 episode, 2008
Incendiary2008writer: "Ooh Baby Baby" - as William Robinson
American Dad!2008TV Series writer - 1 episode
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story2007writer: "My Girl"
Cold CaseTV Series writer - 2 episodes, 2005 - 2007 performer - 1 episode, 2005
The Game Plan2007writer: "My Girl"
Dead Tone2007writer: "Still Waters-Love" - as William Robinson
TV Land Confidential2007TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
So You Think You Can Dance2007TV Series writer - 1 episode
Crazy Love2007/IDocumentary performer: "You've Really Got A Hold On Me" / writer: "You've Really Got A Hold On Me"
Deutschland sucht den Superstar2007TV Series writer - 1 episode
Ugly Betty2007TV Series writer - 1 episode
Music and Lyrics2007writer: "My Girl"
The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts2006TV Special writer: "My Girl", "The Way You Do the Things You Do"
Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares2006TV Series writer - 1 episode
Rocky Balboa2006performer: "Ooh Baby Baby" / writer: "Ooh Baby Baby" - as William Robinson Jr.
Candles on Bay Street2006TV Movie writer: "The Tracks of My Tears"
JerichoTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2006 writer - 1 episode, 2006
Bobby2006performer: "Tracks of My Tears" / writer: "Tracks of My Tears", "Ain't That Peculiar" - as William Robinson, Jr.
Australian Idol2006TV Series writer - 1 episode
Canadian Idol2003-2006TV Series writer - 5 episodes
Idols!2006TV Series writer - 1 episode
Glory Road2006performer: "Going to a Go-Go" / writer: "My Guy", "Going to a Go-Go", "Get Ready", "Ain't That Peculiar"
Last Holiday2006performer: "Tracks of My Tears" / writer: "Tracks of My Tears" - as William "Smokey" Robinson Jr.
Munich2005writer: "My Girl"
Everybody Hates ChrisTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2005 writer - 1 episode, 2005
Making the Band 32005TV Series writer - 1 episode
Wife SwapTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2005 writer - 1 episode, 2005
AMV Hell 3: The Motion Picture2005performer: "Love Machine"
ERTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2005 writer - 1 episode, 2005
Motown: The Early Years2005TV Movie documentary writer: "Get Ready", "The Way You Do The Things You Do", "My Girl"
EastEnders2005TV Series writer - 1 episode
Madagascar2005writer: "I Second That Emotion" - as William Robinson Jr.
Idol - Jakten på en superstjerne2005TV Series writer - 1 episode
Are We There Yet?2005writer: "Get Ready" - as William Robinson, Jr.
Racing Stripes2005writer: "My Girl"
Blackpool2004TV Series 1 episode
Idol2004TV Series writer - 1 episode
School for Seduction2004performer: "Got a Job" / writer: "Got a Job"
Raise Your Voice2004writer: "The Way You Do the Things You Do"
Singapore Idol2004TV Series writer - 1 episode
Karaoke Revolution Volume 22004Video Game as William Robinson Jr., "My Girl"
Battlefield: Vietnam2004Video Game writer: "Get Ready"
The South Bank Show2004TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Idols2003TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Blues2003TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Idols2003TV Series writer - 1 episode
Calendar Girls2003writer: "The Way You Do the Things You Do" - as William Robinson
TremorsTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2003 writer - 1 episode, 2003
Hollywood Homicide2003performer: "The Tracks of My Tears" / writer: "My Girl", "The Tracks of My Tears" - as William Robinson Jr.
Nouvelle Star2003TV Series writer - 1 episode
Idool 20032003TV Series writer - 1 episode
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days2003as William Robinson, Jr., "The Way You Do the Things You Do"
American Splendor2003writer: "Ain't That Peculiar" 1965 - as William Robinson Jr.
Go West: Kings of Wishful Thinking Live2003Video documentary writer: "Tracks Of My Tears" - uncredited
The SopranosTV Series 1 episode, 2002 performer - 1 episode, 1999
The Santa Clause 22002performer: "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town"
American Dreams2002TV Series writer: "My Girl" - as William 'Smokey' Robinson
Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace2002TV Movie documentary writer: "Get Ready"
My Own Partridge Family2002Short performer: "The Tracks of my Tears" / writer: "The Tracks of my Tears" - as William Robinson Jr
Standing in the Shadows of Motown2002Documentary as William Robinson Jr., "You've Really Got a Hold On Me", "Shop Around", "I'll Be Doggone", "The Way You Do The Things You Do", "Don't Mess With Bill", "Ooo Baby, Baby", "My Girl", "Since I Lost My Baby"
Undeclared2002TV Series writer - 1 episode
Un paso adelante2002TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Pop Idol2002TV Series writer - 1 episode
A Knight's Tale2001writer: "Get Ready" - as William Robinson, Jr.
Bounce2000performer: "I Second That Emotion" / writer: "I Second That Emotion" - as William Robinson, Jr.
Remember the Titans2000writer: "You've Got to Earn It", "The Way You Do the Things You Do" uncredited
Duets2000writer: "Cruisin'"
Honest2000performer: "Tracks of My Tears" / writer: "Tracks of My Tears"
FriendsTV Series writer - 2 episodes, 1995 - 2000 performer - 1 episode, 2000
Return to Me2000performer: "I Second That Emotion" / writer: "I Second That Emotion" - as William Robinson, Jr.
Any Given Sunday1999performer: "CRUISIN'" / writer: "CRUISIN'" - as William Robinson Jr.
Tuftsablanca1999performer: "I Second That Emotion" / writer: "I Second That Emotion"
The '60s1999TV Movie performer: "The Tracks of My Tears" / writer: "The Tracks of My Tears", "My Girl"
Marriages1998performer: "I'll be home for Christmas'
Free Tibet1998Documentary writer: "Diggin' the Sound" - as W. Robinson
Simon Birch1998performer: "Mickey's Monkey"
All I Wanna Do1998performer: "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" / writer: "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" - as William Robinson Jr.
Tohuwabohu1998TV Series writer - 1 episode
Jackie Brown1997lyrics: "Get Ready" / music: "Get Ready"
Ally McBeal1997TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Simpsons1997TV Series writer - 1 episode
Soul Food1997writer: "My Girl" - as William Robinson Jr.
Year of the Horse1997Documentary writer: "My Girl" - as William Robinson Jr.
Flipping1997writer: "GET READY" - as William "Smokey" Robinson
Night Fever1997TV Series writer - 1 episode
Striptease1996writer: "You've Really Got A Hold On Me" - as William Robinson Jr.
En el aire1995writer: "My Girl"
The Nanny1995TV Series writer - 1 episode
Chicago HopeTV Series writer - 4 episodes, 1995 performer - 1 episode, 1995
Batman Forever1995writer: "The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game"
Friday1995writer: "The Way You Do the Things You Do" - as William "Smokey" Robinson
As Time Goes By1995TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Walking Dead1995performer: "OOO Baby Baby", "The Tracks Of My Tears" / writer: "Get Ready", "OOO Baby Baby", "The Tracks Of My Tears" - as William Robinson
Women of the House1995TV Series writer - 1 episode
Dumb & Dumber1994writer: "Get Ready" - as William "Smokey" Robinson
Crooklyn1994writer: "The Tears Of A Clown" - as William "Smokey" Robinson
My Girl 21994writer: "My Girl" - as William "Smokey" Robinson
Mi vida loca1993writer: "I've Got Two Lovers" - as William "Smokey" Robinson
Aretha Franklin: Duets1993TV Special performer: "Chain of Fools", "Just to See Her"
The Wonder YearsTV Series writer - 5 episodes, 1988 - 1992 performer - 2 episodes, 1988 - 1991 lyrics - 1 episode, 1991
Jennifer 81992as William Robinson, Jr., "Two Lovers"
Breaking the Rules1992lyrics: "You've Really Got A Hold On Me" - as William Robinson / music: "You've Really Got A Hold On Me" - as William Robinson
Sister Act1992writer: "My Guy" - as William Robinson, Jr.
Father of the Bride1991writer: "My Girl" - as William Robinson
My Girl1991writer: "My Girl" - as William Robinson
Problem Child 21991writer: "Get Ready" - as William Robinson
Crooked Hearts1991writer: "Ooh Baby, Baby" - as William Robinson Jr.
Thelma & Louise1991writer: "The Way You Do The Things You Do" - as William Robinson
Sleeping with the Enemy1991writer: "MY GIRL" - as William Robinson
Full House1987-1991TV Series writer - 2 episodes
The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit1991Video documentary writer: "Mikey's Monkey"
Mermaids1990writer: "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" - as William Robinson
It1990TV Mini-Series writer: "The Way You Do The Things You Do" - as William Robinson
Quantum Leap1989-1990TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Beverly Hills, 902101990TV Series writer - 1 episode
Funny About Love1990writer: "Shop Around" - as William Robinson
Coupe de Ville1990performer: "OOO Baby, Baby" / writer: "OOO Baby, Baby" - as William Robinson Jr. / writer: "Since I Lost My Baby" - as William Robinson
Born on the Fourth of July1989writer: "My Girl" - as William Robinson
Black Rain1989as William Robinson, "THE WAY YOU DO THE THINGS YOU DO"
Heavy Petting1989Documentary performer: "Mickey's Monkey"
Mystery Science Theater 30001989TV Series writer - 1 episode
How I Got Into College1989writer: "Get Ready" - as William Robinson
Moonlighting1985-1989TV Series writer - 3 episodes
Scrooged1988performer: "I Second That Emotion" / writer: "I Second That Emotion" - as William Robinson
Moonwalker1988writer: "Who's Lovin' You"
Alien Nation1988performer: "YOU'VE REALLY GOT A HOLD ON ME" / writer: "YOU'VE REALLY GOT A HOLD ON ME" - as William Robinson
Shades of Love: The Emerald Tear1988TV Movie lyrics: "Cruisin" - as William "Smokey" Robinson / performer: "Cruisin"
Arthur 2: On the Rocks1988writer: "My Girl" - as William Robinson
Coming to America1988performer: "Ooo Baby Baby" / producer: "Ooo Baby Baby" / writer: "Ooo Baby Baby" - as William Robinson
Magnum, P.I.1988TV Series writer - 1 episode
Growing PainsTV Series writer - 2 episodes, 1988 lyrics - 1 episode, 1987 performer - 1 episode, 1987
DollyTV Series performer - 1 episode, 1988 writer - 1 episode, 1988
The In Crowd1988performer: "Mickey's Monkey"
Falcon Crest1988TV Series writer - 1 episode
A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon1988performer: "SHOP AROUND" / writer: "SHOP AROUND" - as William Robinson
3 Men and a Baby1987writer: "My Girl"
Cross My Heart1987performer: "One Heartbeat"
Punky Brewster1987TV Series writer - 1 episode
Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam1987TV Movie documentary performer: "GOING TO A GO-GO" / writer: "GOING TO A GO-GO"
Sammy and Rosie Get Laid1987writer: "My Girl" - as William Robinson
Hamburger Hill1987writer: "I Second That Emotion" - as William Robinson, Jr.
Street Smart1987writer: "My Girl" - as William Robinson
Rags to Riches1987TV Series writer - 1 episode
Mannequin1987lyrics: "My Girl" - as William Robinson / music: "My Girl" - as William Robinson / producer: "My Girl" - as William Robinson
Platoon1986performer: "TRACKS OF MY TEARS" / writer: "TRACKS OF MY TEARS" - as William Robinson
Solarbabies1986performer: "Love Will Set You Free" / writer: "Love Will Set You Free"
One More Saturday Night1986performer: "Shop Around" / producer: "Shop Around" - as William "Smokey" Robinson / writer: "Shop Around" - as William "Smokey" Robinson
A Fine Mess1986"Movin' So Close" / performer: "Wishful Thinking"
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling1986performer: "Ooh Baby, Baby" / writer: "Ooh Baby, Baby" - as William Robinson
Youngblood1986writer: "Get Ready" - as William Robinson
Hand in Hand1985writer: "My Guy"
The Best of John Belushi1985Video writer: "My Girl"
The Last Dragon1985performer: "First Time On a Ferris Wheel"
Heaven Help Us1985performer: "Ooh Baby Baby" / writer: "My Girl", "Ooh Baby Baby", "Ain't That Peculiar"
We Are The World: The Story Behind The Song1985TV Movie documentary "We Are the World", uncredited
DTV: Golden Oldies1984Video performer: "Mickey's Monkey", "You Really Got a Hold On Me" / writer: "You Really Got a Hold On Me"
The Making of 'Thriller'1983Video documentary writer: "Who's Loving You"
The Big Chill1983performer: "I Second That Emotion" / writer: "My Girl", "I Second That Emotion", "The Tracks of My Tears" - as William Robinson Jr.
Losin' It1983as William Robinson Jr., "The Way You Do The Things You Do", "You've Really Got a Hold On Me" / performer: "You've Really Got a Hold On Me"
Girl Groups: The Story of a Sound1983TV Movie documentary writer: "My Guy"
Let's Spend the Night Together1982Documentary as William Robinson, Jr., "Going To A Go-Go"
Top of the PopsTV Series performer - 5 episodes, 1977 - 1981 writer - 4 episodes, 1977 - 1981
Four Friends1981lyrics: "Shop Around" - as William 'Smokey' Robinson / music: "Shop Around" - as William 'Smokey' Robinson
Hard Country1981lyrics: "OOH BABY BABY" - as William "Smokey" Robinson / music: "OOH BABY BABY" - as William "Smokey" Robinson
American Gigolo1980as W. Robinson, "The Love I Saw in You Is Just a Mirage" / performer: "The Love I Saw in You Is Just a Mirage"
More American Graffiti1979writer: "You've Really Got a Hold on Me", "My Guy"
The Wanderers1979performer: "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" / writer: "You've Really Got a Hold on Me"
WKRP in Cincinnati1979TV Series writer - 1 episode
Coming Home1978writer: "My Girl" 1965
Big Time1977arranger: "Big Time", "Hip Trip", "If We're Gonna Act Like Lovers", "So Nice", "He Is the Light of the World", "Agony & Ecstasy", "Shana's Theme" / lyrics: "Hip Trip", "So Nice" / music: "So Nice" / performer: "Big Time", "Hip Trip", "If We're Gonna Act Like Lovers", "So Nice", "He Is the Light of the World", "Agony & Ecstasy", "Shana's Theme" / writer: "Big Time", "If We're Gonna Act Like Lovers", "He Is the Light of the World", "Agony & Ecstasy", "Shana's Theme"
The Sonny and Cher Show1977TV Series writer - 1 episode
Norman... Is That You?1976performer: "An Old Fashioned Man"
The Woodlands2017writer: "My Girl" pre-production
Jacquette1976writer: "Shop Around" - uncredited
Tu cara me suena2016TV Series writer - 1 episode
French Shampoo (Homage to W. B.)1975writer: "Get Ready" - uncredited
Strictly Come DancingTV Series writer - 2 episodes, 2014 - 2016 performer - 1 episode, 2014
Train Ride to Hollywood1975writer: "Money"
Who's Doing the Dishes?TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2016 writer - 1 episode, 2016
Love in Maid1975writer: "My Girl" - uncredited
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2016TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Fun Buns Contest1975writer: "Get Ready" - uncredited
Britain's Got Talent2010-2016TV Series writer - 3 episodes
Lady Sings the Blues1972writer: "Happy"
BoomersTV Series lyrics - 13 episodes, 2014 - 2016 music - 13 episodes, 2014 - 2016
The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour1972TV Series writer - 1 episode
Music Moguls: Masters of Pop2016TV Mini-Series documentary writer - 1 episode
The Johnny Cash Show1970TV Series writer - 1 episode
Daddy's Home2015writer: "My Girl" - as William Robinson
Sounds Like Us1969TV Series writer - 1 episode
En underbar jävla jul2015performer: "Jingle Bells/One Horse Open Sleigh"
Music SceneTV Series performer - 1 episode, 1969 writer - 1 episode, 1969
Divendres2015TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Ed Sullivan ShowTV Series performer - 1 episode, 1969 writer - 1 episode, 1969
Hardcore Henry2015writer: "My Girl" - as William Robinson Jr.
Come Spy with Me1967performer: "Come Spy With Me" / writer: "Come Spy With Me"
The X Factor2006-2015TV Series writer - 5 episodes
Hollywood a Go Go1965TV Series writer - 5 episodes
Aquarius2015TV Series writer - 1 episode
Shindig!TV Series 1 episode, 1965 writer - 10 episodes, 1964 - 1965 performer - 1 episode, 1964
Britain's Got More Talent2015TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Beatles1965TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Todd's Pop Song Reviews2011-2015TV Series documentary writer - 2 episodes
It's What's Happening, Baby!1965TV Movie performer: "Ooo My Baby" / writer: "My Guy", "Ooo My Baby", "The Way You Do the Things You Do"
The Benefactor2015writer: "My Girl" - as William Robinson Jr.
The T.A.M.I. Show1964Documentary performer: "That's What Love is Made Of", "You Really Got a Hold on Me", "Mickey's Monkey" / writer: "That's What Love is Made Of", "You Really Got a Hold on Me"
The 10 Faces of Michael Jackson2015TV Movie documentary writer: "Who's Loving You" - uncredited
Nothing But a Man1964writer: "That's The Way I Feel", "I'll Try Something New", "Way Over There", "You Beat Me To The Punch", "You've Really Got A Hold On Me"
New Girl2013-2015TV Series writer - 2 episodes
It Takes a Choir2014TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Hawaii Five-02014TV Series writer - 1 episode
Dancing with the StarsTV Series writer - 2 episodes, 2009 - 2014 performer - 1 episode, 2014
Great PerformancesTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2014 writer - 1 episode, 2014
Altman2014Documentary writer: "Get Ready" - as William Robinson
The Sixties2014TV Mini-Series documentary writer - 1 episode
PowerTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2014 writer - 1 episode, 2014
Perdona si te llamo amor2014writer: "Who's Loving You" - as William Robinson Jr.
Pride2014/Iwriter: "I Second That Emotion" - as William Robinson Jr.
Fiston2014writer: "My Girl"
Mike & Mike2014TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Voice UK2014TV Series writer - 1 episode
Home & Family2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
Grand Theft Auto V2013Video Game performer: "Cruisin'", "Why You Wanna See My Bad Side?" / writer: "Cruisin'" / writer: "Why You Wanna See My Bad Side?" - as Robinson
Rude Tube2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
The 67th Annual Tony Awards2013TV Movie documentary writer: "Get Ready"
Lovelace2013writer: "Get Ready" - as William Robinson Jr.
Music High2012writer: "Tears of a Clown"
The Joy of the Single2012TV Movie documentary writer: "The Tears of a Clown" - uncredited
Chelsea Lately2012TV Series performer - 1 episode
Sparkle2012/Iperformer: "Special Occasion" / writer: "Special Occasion" - as William Robinson Jr.
Duets2012TV Series writer - 1 episode
Maladies2012writer: "I Want a Love I Can See" - as William Robinson Jr.
The Sapphires2012writer: "Who's Lovin' You" - as William 'Smokey' Robinson
For a Good Time, Call...2012writer: "Operator"
The Return of El Topo Chico2011Short performer: "The Tracks Of My Tears" / writer: "The Tracks Of My Tears"
The Choir: Military Wives2011TV Mini-Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon2011Documentary writer: "My Girl", "Who's Lovin' You" / writer: "When I'm Gone" - as William Robinson Jr
Dreams of a Life2011Documentary writer: "My Smile is Just a Frown Turned Upside Down" - as William Robinson Jr
Late Show with David Letterman2010-2011TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Overspel2011TV Series writer: "The Tracks of My Tears"
Inspector George Gently2011TV Series writer - 1 episode
Formula 1: BBC Sport2011TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Beach Bar: The Movie2011writer: "Tears of a Clown"
Larry Crowne2011performer: "Cruisin'" / writer: "Cruisin'"
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno2011TV Series writer - 1 episode
Johnny Reid: Heart & Soul - A Place Called Love Live in Concert2011TV Movie writer: "My Girl"

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
A Celebration of American Creativity: In Performance at the White House2016TV Series
July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with Smokey Robinson2015Video
Thalians 56th Anniversary Gala2014VideoMr. Wonderful / Himself
Vanity Fair: Decades2013TV Mini-Series short
Heal the Land2008ShortPerformer
Last Holiday2006Smokey Robinson
Higglytown Heroes2004TV SeriesGrocer Hero
The Young and the Restless2004TV SeriesSmokey Robinson
One on One2003-2004TV SeriesDuane's Father
Hollywood Homicide2003Cabbie
Generations1989TV SeriesLinc Greer (1989)
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour1982TV Series
Police Woman1974TV SeriesSam Jennings
Police Story1974TV SeriesHawkins

Composer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with Smokey Robinson2015Video
Big Time1977

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Evolution of Stem Cell Research2014Documentary executive producer
Big Time1977executive producer - as William 'Smokey' Robinson

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Big Time1977written by

Music Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Big Time1977music performer

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon2011Documentary with thanks to
American Idol2009TV Series special thanks - 1 episode

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Great Performances2014TV SeriesHimself - Singer
Strictly Come Dancing2014TV SeriesHimself - Musical Guest
Extra2014TV SeriesHimself
Today1985-2014TV SeriesHimself
The Sixties2014TV Mini-Series documentaryHimself - Singer & Songwriter
The BET Honors2014TV MovieHimself
The 56th Annual Grammy Awards2014TV SpecialHimself - Presenter (uncredited)
The Arsenio Hall Show2014TV SeriesHimself - Guest
2013 Soul Train Awards2013TV SpecialHimself
My Music: Doo Wop Discoveries2012TV MovieHimself
The 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony2012TV MovieHimself - Presenter
Piers Morgan Tonight2012TV SeriesHimself
My Music: '60s Pop, Rock & Soul2011TV MovieHimself (as The Miracles)
Life After2011TV SeriesHimself
The Sing-Off2009-2011TV SeriesHimself
2011 Soul Train Awards2011TV SpecialHimself
Countdown to the American Music Awards2011TV SpecialHimself
Motown Gold from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'2011Video documentary
Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon2011TV SeriesHimself
Beatles Stories2011DocumentaryHimself
Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years2011TV MovieHimself
The Mo'Nique Show2010TV SeriesHimself
Hannity2010TV SeriesHimself
The Wendy Williams Show2009-2010TV SeriesHimself
Rejoice and Shout2010DocumentaryHimself
VH1 Rock Docs2010TV SeriesHimself
The Jay Leno Show2009-2010TV SeriesHimself / Himself - Musical Guest
The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards2010TV SpecialHimself
An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Lionel Richie2010TV MovieHimself
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert2009TV SpecialHimself
The Girls Next Door2008-2009TV SeriesHimself / Himself - Singer-Songwriter
Later... With Jools Holland2006-2009TV SeriesHimself (also Interview) / Himself
The Brian McKnight Show2009TV SeriesHimself
The Bonnie Hunt Show2009TV SeriesHimself
Live with Kelly and Michael2009TV SeriesHimself
CNN Presents Michael Jackson: Man in the Mirror2009DocumentaryHimself
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon2009TV SeriesHimself - Musical Guest
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien2009TV SeriesHimself - Musical Guest
Live from Daryl's House2009TV Series documentaryHimself - vocals
Michael Jackson Memorial2009TV Movie documentaryHimself
Larry King Live2009TV SeriesHimself
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony2009TV MovieHimself
American Idol2003-2009TV SeriesHimself / Himself - Guest Judge
Spectacle: Elvis Costello with...2009TV SeriesHimself
The 51st Annual Grammy Awards2009TV SpecialHimself - Performer
The Four Tops: Reach Out - Definitive Performances 1965-19732008Video documentaryHimself
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History2008Video documentaryHimself
American Idol Rewind2008TV SeriesHimself - Guest Judge
An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Smokey Robinson2008TV MovieHimself
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical Treasure2008TV Movie documentaryHimself
Dancing with the Stars2007TV SeriesHimself
Breakfast with the Arts2007TV SeriesHimself
2007 Trumpet Awards2007TV SpecialHimself
38th NAACP Image Awards2007TV SpecialHimself - Presenter
Let the Music Play: The Barry White Story2007TV Movie documentaryHimself
An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Aretha Franklin2007TV SpecialHimself
Impact: Songs That Changed the World2007TV Mini-Series documentaryHimself
The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts2006TV SpecialHimself
Days of Our Lives2006TV SeriesHimself
Breakfast2006TV SeriesHimself
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross2006TV SeriesHimself - Special Guest
Praise the Lord2004-2006TV SeriesHimself
Celebrity Duets2006TV SeriesHimself - Musical Guest
TV Land's Top Ten2006TV Series documentaryHimself
Amazon Fishbowl with Bill Maher2006TV SeriesHimself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1999-2006TV SeriesHimself - Musical Guest / Themselves - Musical Guest
TV One on One2006TV SeriesHimself
BBC News 242006TV SeriesHimself
Legends Ball2006TV Movie documentaryHimself
Britain's Favourite Break Up Songs2006TV MovieHimself
An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Stevie Wonder2006TV Movie documentaryHimself
20th Century Masters: The Best of Rick James - The DVD Collection2005Video shortHimself (segment "Ebony Eyes")
Def Poetry2003-2005TV Series documentaryHimself
The 3rd Annual TV Land Awards2005TV SpecialHimself
48 Hours2005TV Series documentaryHimself
American Idol: The Phenomenon2004TV Special
The 10th Annual Walk of Fame Honoring Smokey Robinson2004TV MovieHimself
Soulful Sixties2004VideoHimself (as The Miracles)
Motown 452004TV SpecialHimself
On-Air with Ryan Seacrest2004TV SeriesHimself
35th Annual GMA Music Awards2004TV SpecialHimself
Inside Edition2004TV Series documentaryHimself
35th NAACP Image Awards2004TV SpecialHimself
19th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards2004TV SpecialHimself
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years2004Video documentaryHimself
The Michael Jackson Story2003TV Movie documentaryHimself - Musician / Co-founder of Motown Records
Pyramid2003TV SeriesHimself
The Proud Family2003TV SeriesHimself
Intimate Portrait2003TV Series documentaryHimself
It's Black Entertainment2002TV Special documentaryHimself
Biography2001TV Series documentaryHimself
Say It Loud: A Celebration of Black Music in America2001TV Mini-Series documentaryHimself
The Joke's on Thee2001TV MovieHimself
Top Ten2001TV Series documentaryHimself
Lifestyle Magazine2001TV Series documentaryHimself
100 Greatest Number One Singles2001TV Special documentaryHimself
The Beatles Revolution2000TV Movie documentaryHimself
31st NAACP Image Awards2000TV SpecialHimself - Honoree
The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts1999TV SpecialHimself
The Martin Short Show1999TV SeriesHimself
Hollywood Squares1999TV SeriesHimself
Christmas in Washington1998TV SpecialHimself
Quincy Jones... The First 50 Years1998TV Movie documentaryHimself
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever1998TV Movie documentaryHimself
The Rosie O'Donnell Show1998TV SeriesHimself
E! True Hollywood Story1998TV Series documentaryHimself
Super Bowl XXXII1998TV MovieHimself - Halftime Show Performer
The Temptations1998TV SeriesHimself
Celebrate the Dream: 50 Years of Ebony Magazine1996TV SpecialHimself
The 38th Annual Grammy Awards1996TV SpecialHimself
The History of Rock 'n' Roll1995TV Series documentaryHimself
We Are the World: A 10th Anniversary Tribute1995TV Special
1995 VH1 Honors1995TV MovieHimself
The Jackson Family Honors1994TV Special documentaryHimself
Vicki!1993TV SeriesHimself
Apollo Theatre Hall of Fame1993TV Special documentaryHimself
Aretha Franklin: Duets1993TV SpecialHimself
An American Reunion: The People's Inaugural Celebration1993TV MovieHimself
Ebony/Jet Showcase1986-1992TV SeriesHimself
Rockopop1992TV SeriesHimself
The 34th Annual Grammy Awards1992TV SpecialHimself
One on One with John Tesh1991TV SeriesHimself
Cue the Music1991TV SeriesHimself (1995)
The 5th Annual Soul Train Music Awards1991TV SpecialHimself
Golden Age of Rock'n'Roll1991TV Series documentaryHimself
Big Break1990TV SeriesHimself
Smokey Robinson: The Quiet Legend1990TV Movie documentaryHimself
Sinatra 75: The Best Is Yet to Come1990TV Special documentaryHimself
Grammy Legends1990TV SpecialHimself
Motown 30: What's Goin' On!1990TV SpecialHimself
Absolutely ABC1990VideoHimself (guest appearance) (in "When Smokey Sings")
Kenny Rogers Classic Weekend1990TV Special
The Marsha Warfield Show1990TV SeriesHimself
The Arsenio Hall Show1989-1990TV SeriesHimself
Grammy Living Legends1989TV MovieHimself - Honoree
The Jim Henson Hour1989TV SeriesHimself
Sesame Street1989TV SeriesHimself
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color1989TV SeriesHimself
The Pat Sajak Show1989TV SeriesHimself
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues1988Video documentaryHimself
The 2nd Annual Soul Train Music Awards1988TV SpecialHimself
Dolly1988TV SeriesHimself
The 15th Annual American Music Awards1988TV SpecialHimself - Host
The 9th Annual CableACE Awards1988TV SpecialHimself
Soul Train1973-1988TV Series documentaryHimself / Guest
1987 Power Hits: New Year's Eve Countdown1987TV SpecialHimself
Rolling Stone Presents Twenty Years of Rock & Roll1987TV Movie documentaryHimself
Motown Merry Christmas1987TV MovieHimself
The $10,000 Pyramid1987TV SeriesHimself
Solid Gold1981-1987TV SeriesHimself
Marvin Gaye1987TV Movie documentaryHimself - Host
The New Hollywood Squares1987TV SeriesHimself
1986 World Series1986TV Mini-SeriesHimself
New American Bandstand 19651960-1986TV SeriesHimself / Themselves
Knights of the City1986Himself
The 12th Annual American Music Awards1985TV SpecialHimself - Presenter
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1983-1985TV SeriesHimself
The Motown Revue Starring Smokey Robinson1985TV SeriesHost
Motown Returns to the Apollo1985TV SpecialHimself
We Are The World: The Story Behind The Song1985TV Movie documentaryHimself
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever1983TV Movie documentaryHimself
Ray Charles: A Man & His Soul1983TV MovieHimself
Rock 'n' Roll: The First 25 Years1982TV Series documentaryHimself - Host
The American Music Awards1982TV SpecialHimself
The John Davidson Show1980TV SeriesHimself
The Mike Douglas Show1968-1980TV SeriesHimself - Vocalist / Himself - Singer / Songwriter / ...
The 22nd Annual Grammy Awards1980TV SpecialHimself
Rock Concert1979TV SeriesHimself
Top of the Pops1977TV SeriesHimself
Dinah!1975-1976TV SeriesThemselves / Himself
American Music Awards1974TV SpecialHimself - Host
The Midnight Special1974TV SeriesHimself - Host
The 15th Annual Grammy Awards1973TV SpecialHimself
The 14th Annual Grammy Awards1972TV SpecialHimself
The Bob Hope Show1971TV SeriesHimself
The David Frost Show1971TV SeriesHimself
The Smokey Robinson Show1970TV SpecialHimself - Host
The Andy Williams Show1970TV SeriesHimself / Himself - Guest
Playboy After Dark1970TV SeriesSinger
This Is Tom Jones1970TV Series documentaryHimself
Black Journal1969TV SeriesHimself
Della1969TV SeriesHimself
Music Scene1969TV SeriesHimself - Musical Guest
The Joey Bishop Show1969TV SeriesHimself
The Ed Sullivan Show1968-1969TV SeriesHimself (as Smokey Robinson and The Miracles) / Singer
Operation: Entertainment1968TV SeriesHimself
Tienerklanken1967TV Series
Hullabaloo1966TV SeriesHimself
It's What's Happening, Baby!1965TV MovieHimself (as The Miracles)
Ready, Steady, Go!1964-1965TV SeriesHimself
Teen Town1965TV SeriesHimself
The T.A.M.I. Show1964DocumentaryHimself (as Smokey Robinson & The Miracles)
Thank Your Lucky Stars1964TV SeriesHimself
Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music2016TV Series documentaryHimself
Unsung2009-2016TV Series documentaryHimself
Entertainment Tonight2006-2016TV SeriesHimself
Oprah's Master Class2015TV Series documentaryHimself
The Real2015TV SeriesHimself
The Seventies2015TV Series documentaryHimself - Singer-Songwriter
BET Awards 20152015TV MovieHimself - Lifetime Achievement Award RecipientPerformer
The 57th Annual Grammy Awards2015TV SpecialHimself - Presenter
Tavis Smiley2004-2014TV SeriesHimself / Himself - Guest
The Art of McCartney2014Video documentaryHimself
CBS This Morning2014TV SeriesHimself
Jimmy Kimmel Live!2014TV SeriesHimself - Musical guest
Politics Nation with Al Sharpton2014TV SeriesHimself
Good Morning America2014TV SeriesHimself - Musical Guest
Dancing with the Stars2014TV SeriesHimself - Musical Guest
The Talk2013-2014TV SeriesHimself

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Entertainment Tonight2015TV SeriesHimself
Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance2014TV MovieHimself
Ebert Presents: At the Movies2011TV SeriesHimself
Live from Daryl's House: A New Year's Eve Special2010TV MovieHimself
My Music: Aretha Franklin Presents Soul Rewind2010TV MovieThemselves
My Music: My Generation - The 60s2008TV Movie documentaryHimself
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show2007TV SeriesHimself
Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music2005TV Mini-Series documentaryHimself
Standing in the Shadows of Motown2002DocumentaryHimself
DTV: Golden Oldies1984VideoHimself
Top of the Pops1976-1981TV SeriesHimself / Themselves
Beat! Beat! Beat!1966TV SeriesHimself - Musician

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2015BET AwardBET AwardsLifetime Achievement Award
2006Kennedy Center HonorsThe Kennedy Center Honors
1983Star on the Walk of FameWalk of FameRecordingAwarded on February 22, 1983 at 1500 N. Vine Street

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2015Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration
2009SLFCA AwardSt. Louis Film Critics Association, USBest MusicThe Boat That Rocked (2009)
2001OFTA Film AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Music, Adapted SongDuets (2000)

Known for movies

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