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.
Known For
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
55
Gender
Male
Birthday
1955-11-30 (69 years old)
Place of Birth
Middlesex, England, UK
Acting
2024
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as Self2023
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC as Self2023
Billy Idol: State Line as Self2023
Generation Sex: Glastonbury 2023 as Not available2021
The Sparks Brothers as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)2021
Miley Cyrus: Live at the Super Bowl #TikTokTailgate as Self2019
I Want My MTV as Self2018
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits as Self (archive footage)2017
New Wave: Dare to be Different as Self - Singer / Songwriter2017
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers as Self2016
Night Flight: Born Again as Self2015
Classic Quadrophenia as Self2015
Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015 as Not available2012
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja as Spikey Hair Bot (voice)2012
Evening Urgant as Self2012
Punk Britannia as Not available2009
Glenn Martin, DDS as Not available2009
Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live as Vocals2008
Markus Lanz as Self2008
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who as Self2007
Punk's Not Dead as Self2007
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2 as Self (archive footage)2006
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests as Self2006
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests as Billy Idol2005
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live as The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin2005
Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005 as Vocals2004
Rockthology 2 as Not available2004
Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8 as Self2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Not available2003
Viva La Bam as Not available2003
Soundstage as Not available2003
Punk: The Early Years as Self2002
Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers as Not available2001
25 Years of Punk as Self2000
Heavy Metal 2000 as Odin (voice)2000
The Filth and the Fury as Self (archive footage)1999
Where Are They Now? as Self1999
TV total as Self1998
The Wedding Singer as Himself1997
Leute heute as Self1997
Degeneration Punk as Not available1996
Mad Dog Time as Lee Turner1994
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue! as Not available1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien as Self - Guest1991
The Doors as Cat1991
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12 as Self1990
Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990 as Vocal, Songwriter1989
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy as Cousin Kevin1988
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night as Self - Audience Member1987
Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL as Not available1980
D.O.A. as Himself1978
The Punk Rock Movie as Self1975
Saturday Night Live as Self - Musical Guest1964
Top of the Pops as SelfNaN
Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story as Self