Robert Smith

Robert Smith

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

The Daily Show

1996 • as Self

South Park

South Park

1997 • as Robert Smith

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 • as Self - Musical Guest

Champs-Elysées

Champs-Elysées

1982 • as Self - The Cure

MTV Video Music Awards

MTV Video Music Awards

1984 • as Self

The Cure: Anniversary 1978 - 2018 - (Live In Hyde Park)

The Cure: Anniversary 1978 - 2018 - (Live In Hyde Park)

2019 • as Self - Vocals, Guitar

Filmography

2025

Disintegration: An Album, A Band, A Generation
Disintegration: An Album, A Band, A Generation
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/17/2025
Gorillaz: House of Kong
Gorillaz: House of Kong
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 8/8/2025
Olivia Rodrigo - live from Glastonbury
Olivia Rodrigo - live from Glastonbury
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/29/2025
The Cure: The Show Of A Lost World
The Cure: The Show Of A Lost World
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/11/2025

2024

BBC Radio 6 Music Session - The Cure Live
BBC Radio 6 Music Session - The Cure Live
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/30/2024
Movie
BBC Radio 2 In Concert - The Cure Live
Movie - Released: 10/30/2024
The Cure: Show of a Lost World Live at Troxy, London
The Cure: Show of a Lost World Live at Troxy, London
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/1/2024
The Cure - BBC Radio 2 In Concert
The Cure - BBC Radio 2 In Concert
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/30/2024
The Cure at the BBC
The Cure at the BBC
Movie - Released: 11/2/2024
Disintegration: An Album, a Band, a Generation
Disintegration: An Album, a Band, a Generation
as Self - The Cure Member (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 12/20/2024
The Cure: Songs Of A Lost World
The Cure: Songs Of A Lost World
as Voice, Guitar, 6-String Bass, Keyboards
Movie - Released: 11/1/2024

2023

Movie
The Cure - Shows Of A Lost World At United Center, Chicago
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/10/2023
Movie
The Cure - Live In Mexico City 2023
Movie - Released: 11/19/2023
The Cure - Primavera Sound São Paulo 2023
The Cure - Primavera Sound São Paulo 2023
as self
Movie - Released: 12/3/2023

2022

Movie
The Cure - Shows Of A Lost World At Wembley Arena, London
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/13/2022
Il était une fois Champs-Élysées
Il était une fois Champs-Élysées
as Self (archive footage)
TV - Released: 12/21/2022

2021

Gorillaz | Song Machine Live From Kong
Gorillaz | Song Machine Live From Kong
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/8/2021

2020

The Cure: Live at the Royal Albert Hall 2014
The Cure: Live at the Royal Albert Hall 2014
as Self - Musician
Movie - Released: 11/10/2020
Gorillaz Present: Song Machine LIVE
Gorillaz Present: Song Machine LIVE
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/12/2020

2019

The Cure : Live Rock en Seine
The Cure : Live Rock en Seine
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/23/2019
The Cure - Disintegration In Sydney
The Cure - Disintegration In Sydney
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/30/2019
The Cure: Anniversary 1978 - 2018 - (Live In Hyde Park)
The Cure: Anniversary 1978 - 2018 - (Live In Hyde Park)
as Self - Vocals, Guitar
Movie - Released: 7/3/2019
The Cure - CURÆTION-25: From There to Here | From Here to There
The Cure - CURÆTION-25: From There to Here | From Here to There
as Self - Voice / Guitar / Vibass
Movie - Released: 6/24/2019
The Cure - Flow Festival 2019
The Cure - Flow Festival 2019
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/11/2019
The Cure: Hurricane Festival 2019
The Cure: Hurricane Festival 2019
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/15/2019
The Cure, James Blake, Father John Misty - Flow Festival 2019
The Cure, James Blake, Father John Misty - Flow Festival 2019
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/21/2019
The Cure Live At Exit Tribe Festival 2019
The Cure Live At Exit Tribe Festival 2019
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/4/2019

2013

The Cure: Live in Chicago
The Cure: Live in Chicago
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/5/2013
The Cure: Voodoo Festival Live
The Cure: Voodoo Festival Live
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/1/2013

2012

The Cure Aux Viellies Charrues
The Cure Aux Viellies Charrues
as Self - Singer
Movie - Released: 8/6/2012
Movie
The Cure - Live At Pinkpop Festival
Movie - Released: 5/26/2012

2009

Movie
The Cure: NME Big Gig
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/3/2009
Siouxsie & The Banshees - At the BBC
Siouxsie & The Banshees - At the BBC
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/6/2009

2008

Movie
The Cure: 4 Tour at Madison Square Garden
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/6/2008
The Cure: Live In Paris 2008
The Cure: Live In Paris 2008
as Self - vocals, guitar
Movie - Released: 3/12/2008
The Cure: Coca-Cola Live @ MTV
The Cure: Coca-Cola Live @ MTV
as Self - Vocals, Guitar
Movie - Released: 10/11/2008
The Cure: The Strange Museum
The Cure: The Strange Museum
as Self - Vocals, Guitar
Movie - Released: 1/1/2008

2007

Korn: MTV Unplugged
Korn: MTV Unplugged
as Self - "In Between Days" Second Voice
Movie - Released: 3/2/2007

2006

The Cure - Festival 2005
The Cure - Festival 2005
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/5/2006

2004

The Cure: Making The Cure
The Cure: Making The Cure
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/29/2004
The Cure - Curiosa Festival
The Cure - Curiosa Festival
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/9/2004

2002

The Cure: Trilogy
The Cure: Trilogy
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/10/2002

2001

The Cure - Greatest Hits Videos
The Cure - Greatest Hits Videos
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 12/10/2001
The Cure Acoustic Hits
The Cure Acoustic Hits
Movie - Released: 12/11/2001

1998

The Cure - Bizarre-Festival Köln
The Cure - Bizarre-Festival Köln
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/22/1998

1997

David Bowie: An Earthling at 50
David Bowie: An Earthling at 50
as Self - Live on Stage with Bowie
Movie - Released: 1/1/1997
David Bowie & Friends: A Very Special Birthday Celebration
David Bowie & Friends: A Very Special Birthday Celebration
as Self - Special Guest
Movie - Released: 1/9/1997
South Park
South Park
as Robert Smith
TV - Released: 8/13/1997

1996

The Daily Show
The Daily Show
as Self
TV - Released: 7/22/1996

1993

The Cure - Show
The Cure - Show
as Self - Voice and Guitars
Movie - Released: 9/13/1993

1991

The Cure: MTV Unplugged
The Cure: MTV Unplugged
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/3/1991
The Cure: Play Out
The Cure: Play Out
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/30/1991
The Cure: Picture Show
The Cure: Picture Show
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/8/1991

1988

Movie
That Was Then... This Is Now
Movie - Released: 8/8/1988

1987

The Cure In Orange
The Cure In Orange
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/13/1987

1986

The Cure : Staring At The Sea - The Images
The Cure : Staring At The Sea - The Images
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/6/1986

1985

The Cure: Live in Japan
The Cure: Live in Japan
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/1/1985

1984

The Cure ‎– Live In Glasgow
The Cure ‎– Live In Glasgow
as Self - Musician
Movie - Released: 8/25/1984
Rock Around The Clock 84 - The Cure Live In Glasgow
Rock Around The Clock 84 - The Cure Live In Glasgow
Movie - Released: 8/25/1984
The Cure - Live At Barrowlands
The Cure - Live At Barrowlands
Movie - Released: 8/25/1984
MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Video Music Awards
as Self
TV - Released: 9/14/1984
TV
Live aus dem Alabama
as Self
TV - Released: 1/30/1984
TV
Play At Home
as Self - Siouxsie and The Banshees / The Glove
TV - Released: 8/14/1984

1983

Siouxsie and the Banshees: Nocture
Siouxsie and the Banshees: Nocture
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1983

1982

Champs-Elysées
Champs-Elysées
as Self - The Cure
TV - Released: 1/16/1982
TV
Riverside
as Self
TV - Released: 1/4/1982

1980

The Cure: Apeldoorn
The Cure: Apeldoorn
as Self - Vocals, Guitar
Movie - Released: 7/18/1980
Movie
The Cure: Live in Boston
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/20/1980

1975

Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest
TV - Released: 10/11/1975

Unknown

The Cure Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2019
The Cure Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2019
as Self
Movie
Movie
The Cure - Boston Underground
as Vocals - Guitar
Movie