Billy Idol
Acting1955Middlesex, England, UK
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
Acting History
Future
2026
Billy Idol Should Be Dead
as Self
2025
Ozzy: No Escape from Now
as Self
I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol
as Self
A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music
as Self - Performer
2023
2019
New Sensation
as Self
2018
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
as Self (archive footage)
2017
New Wave: Dare to be Different
as Self - Singer / Songwriter
2016
Night Flight: Born Again
as Self
2012
2009
2008
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
as Self
Markus Lanz
TVas Self
2007
Punk's Not Dead
as Self
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2
as Self (archive footage)
2006
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests
as Billy Idol
The One Show
TVas Self
2005
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
as The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin
2004
Rockthology 2
as Self (archive footage)
2003
2001
25 Years of Punk
as Self
2000
The Filth and the Fury
as Self (archive footage)
Heavy Metal 2000
as Odin (voice)
1999
Where Are They Now?
TVas Self
TV total
TVas Self
1998
The Wedding Singer
as Himself
1997
Leute heute
TVas Self
1996
Mad Dog Time
as Lee Turner
1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
TVas 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
TVas Self - Musical Guest
1964
Top of the Pops
TVas Self