Acting · Middlesex, England, UK · Born November 30, 1955
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.
MovieI Was a Teenage Sex Pistol
2026
as Self
MovieEddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me
2026
as Self
MovieBilly Idol Should Be Dead
2026
as Self
A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music
2025
as Self - Performer
MovieOzzy: No Escape from Now
2025
as Self
MovieBack to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow
2025
as Self
Movie2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2024
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MovieBilly Idol: State Line
2023
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MovieNightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC
2023
as Self
MovieI Want My MTV
2019
as Self
MovieHere to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
2018
as Self (archive footage)
TVAmerican Idol
2018
as Self - Performer
MovieTwo Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
2017
as Self
MovieNew Wave: Dare to be Different
2017
as Self - Singer / Songwriter
TVSoundbreaking
2016
as Self
MovieNight Flight: Born Again
2016
as Self
Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015
2015
MovieClassic Quadrophenia
2015
as Self
TVRandy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
2012
as Spikey Hair Bot (voice)
TVPunk Britannia
2012
TVEvening Urgant
2012
as Self
MovieBilly Idol: In Super Overdrive Live
2009
as Vocals
TVGlenn Martin, DDS
2009
MovieVH1 Rock Honors: The Who
2008
as Self
TVMarkus Lanz
2008
as Self
MoviePunk's Not Dead
2007
as Self
MovieCountdown - The Wonder Years 2
2007
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThe Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests
2006
as Billy Idol
TVThe One Show
2006
as Self
MovieThe Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests
2006
as Self
MovieThe Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
2005
as The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin
MovieBilly Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005
2005
as Vocals
TVVH1 Storytellers
2005
MovieRockthology 2
2004
as Self (archive footage)
MovieRockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8
2004
as Self
MoviePunk: The Early Years
2003
as Self
TVViva La Bam
2003
TVSoundstage
2003
TVJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Musical Guest
MovieBilly Idol: VH1 Storytellers
2002
Movie25 Years of Punk
2001
as Self
MovieHeavy Metal 2000
2000
as Odin (voice)
MovieThe Filth and the Fury
2000
as Self (archive footage)
Where Are They Now?
1999
as Self
TVTV total
1999
as Self
MovieThe Wedding Singer
1998
as Himself
TVLeute heute
1997
as Self
MovieDegeneration Punk
1997
MovieMad Dog Time
1996
as Lee Turner
MovieFertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!
1994
TVLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
as Self - Guest
MovieThe Doors
1991
as Cat
MovieHard 'N Heavy Volume 12
1991
as Self
Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990
1990
as Vocal, Songwriter
TVThe Word
1990
MovieThe Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
1989
as Cousin Kevin
MovieRoy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988
as Self - Audience Member
MovieBilly Idol - VITAL IDOL
1987
MovieD.O.A.
1981
as Self
MovieThe Punk Rock Movie
1978
as Self
TVSaturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Musical Guest
TVAmerican Music Awards
1974
as Self - Musical Guest
TVTop of the Pops
1964
as Self
MovieDreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story
as Self
Gloss and Grit: The Man Who Made Art Pop
as Self
MovieHeavy Metal 2000: Voice Talent Featurette
as Self
