Billy Idol
Biography
William Michael Albert Broad (born November 30, 1955), better known by his stage name Billy Idol, is an English rock musician. He first achieved fame in the punk rock era as a member of the band Generation X. He then embarked on a successful solo career, aided by a series of stylish music videos, making him one of the first MTV stars. Idol continues to tour with guitarist Steve Stevens and has a worldwide fan base.
Personal Details
Movies (37)
A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music
as Self - Performer
2025
Ozzy: No Escape from Now
as Self
2025
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow
as Self
2025
Billy Idol Should Be Dead
as Self
2025
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self
2024
Billy Idol: State Line
as Self
2023
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC
as Self
2023
I Want My MTV
as Self
2019
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
as Self (archive footage)
2018
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
as Self
2017
New Wave: Dare to be Different
as Self - Singer / Songwriter
2017
Night Flight: Born Again
as Self
2016
Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015
2015
Classic Quadrophenia
as Self
2015
Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live
as Vocals
2009
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
as Self
2008
Punk's Not Dead
as Self
2007
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2
as Self (archive footage)
2007
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests
as Billy Idol
2006
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests
as Self
2006
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
as The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin
2005
Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005
as Vocals
2005
Rockthology 2
as Self (archive footage)
2004
Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8
as Self
2004
Punk: The Early Years
as Self
2003
Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers
2002
25 Years of Punk
as Self
2001
Heavy Metal 2000
as Odin (voice)
2000
The Filth and the Fury
as Self (archive footage)
2000
The Wedding Singer
as Himself
1998
Degeneration Punk
1997
Mad Dog Time
as Lee Turner
1996
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!
1994
The Doors
as Cat
1991
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12
as Self
1991
Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990
as Vocal, Songwriter
1990
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
as Cousin Kevin
1989
TV Shows (13)
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
as Spikey Hair Bot (voice)
2012
Punk Britannia
2012
Evening Urgant
as Self
2012
Glenn Martin, DDS
2009
Markus Lanz
as Self
2008
The One Show
as Self
2006
Viva La Bam
2003
Soundstage
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
2003
Where Are They Now?
as Self
1999
TV total
as Self
1999
Leute heute
as Self
1997
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Guest
1993