Billy Idol
November 30, 1955 (70 years old) in Middlesex, England, UK
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
Credits
- 2026 · Billy Idol Should Be Dead as Self
- 2025 · 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
- 2024 · 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as Self
- 2018 · American Idol as Self - Performer
- 2016 · Soundbreaking as Self
- 2012 · Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja as Spikey Hair Bot (voice)
- 2012 · Punk Britannia as
- 2012 · Evening Urgant as Self
- 2009 · Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live as Vocals
- 2009 · Glenn Martin, DDS as
- 2008 · Markus Lanz as Self
- 2006 · The One Show as Self
- 2005 · VH1 Storytellers as
- 2004 · Rockthology 2 as Self (archive footage)
- 2003 · Viva La Bam as
- 2003 · Soundstage as
- 2003 · Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self - Musical Guest
- 2000 · Heavy Metal 2000 as Odin (voice)
- 1999 · Where Are They Now? as Self
- 1999 · TV total as Self
- 1998 · The Wedding Singer as Himself
- 1997 · Leute heute as Self
- 1993 · Late Night with Conan O'Brien as Self - Guest
- 1991 · The Doors as Cat
- 1990 · The Word as
- 1988 · Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night as Self - Audience Member
- 1987 · Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL as
- 1975 · Saturday Night Live as Self - Musical Guest
- 1974 · American Music Awards as Self - Musical Guest
- 1964 · Top of the Pops as Self
- Future · Gloss and Grit: The Man Who Made Art Pop as Self
- 2026 · I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol as Self
- 2026 · Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me as Self
- 2023 · Billy Idol: State Line as Self
- 2023 · Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC as Self
- 2019 · I Want My MTV as Self
- 2018 · Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits as Self (archive footage)
- 2017 · Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers as Self
- 2017 · New Wave: Dare to be Different as Self - Singer / Songwriter
- 2016 · Night Flight: Born Again as Self
- 2015 · Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015 as
- 2015 · Classic Quadrophenia as Self
- 2008 · VH1 Rock Honors: The Who as Self
- 2007 · Punk's Not Dead as Self
- 2007 · Countdown - The Wonder Years 2 as Self (archive footage)
- 2006 · The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests as Billy Idol
- 2006 · The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests as Self
- 2005 · The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live as The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin
- 2004 · Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8 as Self
- 2002 · Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers as
- 2000 · The Filth and the Fury as Self (archive footage)
- 1997 · Degeneration Punk as
- 1996 · Mad Dog Time as Lee Turner
- 1994 · Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue! as
- Future · Heavy Metal 2000: Voice Talent Featurette as Self
- 2005 · Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005 as Vocals
- 2003 · Punk: The Early Years as Self
- 2001 · 25 Years of Punk as Self
- 1991 · Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12 as Self
- 1990 · Billy Idol: Live at the Wembley Stadium as Vocal, Songwriter
- 1989 · The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy as Cousin Kevin
- 1981 · D.O.A. as Self
- 1978 · The Punk Rock Movie as Self
- Future · Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story as Self