Billy Idol
Born: 1955-11-30 in Middlesex, England, UK
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2026
- Billy Idol Should Be Dead as Self
- Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me as Self
2025
- Ozzy: No Escape from Now as Self
- Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow as Self
- A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music as Self - Performer
- I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol as Self
2024
2023
- Billy Idol: State Line as Self
- Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC as Self
2019
- I Want My MTV as Self
2018
- American Idol as Self - Performer
- Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits as Self (archive footage)
2017
- Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers as Self
- New Wave: Dare to be Different as Self - Singer / Songwriter
2016
- Soundbreaking as Self
- Night Flight: Born Again as Self
2012
- Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja as Spikey Hair Bot (voice)
- Evening Urgant as Self
- Punk Britannia
2009
2008
- Markus Lanz as Self
- VH1 Rock Honors: The Who as Self
2007
- Punk's Not Dead as Self
- Countdown - The Wonder Years 2 as Self (archive footage)
2006
- The One Show as Self
- The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests as Self
- The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests as Billy Idol
2005
- VH1 Storytellers
- The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live as The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin
- Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005 as Vocals
2004
- Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8 as Self
- Rockthology 2 as Self (archive footage)
2003
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self - Musical Guest
- Soundstage
- Viva La Bam
- Punk: The Early Years as Self
2001
- 25 Years of Punk as Self
2000
- Heavy Metal 2000 as Odin (voice)
- The Filth and the Fury as Self (archive footage)
1999
- Where Are They Now? as Self
- TV total as Self
1998
- The Wedding Singer as Himself
1997
- Leute heute as Self
- Degeneration Punk
1996
- Mad Dog Time as Lee Turner
1993
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien as Self - Guest
1991
- The Doors as Cat
- Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12 as Self
1990
- Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990 as Vocal, Songwriter
1989
- The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy as Cousin Kevin
1988
- Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night as Self - Audience Member
1981
- D.O.A. as Self
1978
- The Punk Rock Movie as Self
1975
- Saturday Night Live as Self - Musical Guest
1974
- American Music Awards as Self - Musical Guest
1964
- Top of the Pops as Self