Billy Idol

Acting·Nov 30, 1955·Middlesex, England, UK

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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.

Film	Credit
I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol2026 · Self	Self
Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me2026 · Self	Self
Billy Idol Should Be Dead2026 · Self	Self
AA Grammy Celebration of Latin Music2025 · Self - Performer	Self - Performer
Ozzy: No Escape from Now2025 · Self	Self
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow2025 · Self	Self
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony2024 · Self	Self
Billy Idol: State Line2023 · Self	Self
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC2023 · Self	Self
I Want My MTV2019 · Self	Self
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits2018 · Self (archive footage)	Self (archive footage)
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers2017 · Self	Self
New Wave: Dare to be Different2017 · Self - Singer / Songwriter	Self - Singer / Songwriter
Night Flight: Born Again2016 · Self	Self
BBilly Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 20152015 · Actor	Actor
Classic Quadrophenia2015 · Self	Self
Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live2009 · Vocals	Vocals
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who2008 · Self	Self
Punk's Not Dead2007 · Self	Self
Countdown - The Wonder Years 22007 · Self (archive footage)	Self (archive footage)
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests2006 · Billy Idol	Billy Idol
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests2006 · Self	Self
The Who \| Tommy and Quadrophenia Live2005 · The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin	The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin
Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 20052005 · Vocals	Vocals
Rockthology 22004 · Self (archive footage)	Self (archive footage)
Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 82004 · Self	Self
Punk: The Early Years2003 · Self	Self
Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers2002 · Actor	Actor
25 Years of Punk2001 · Self	Self
Heavy Metal 20002000 · Odin (voice)	Odin (voice)
The Filth and the Fury2000 · Self (archive footage)	Self (archive footage)
The Wedding Singer1998 · Himself	Himself
Degeneration Punk1997 · Actor	Actor
Mad Dog Time1996 · Lee Turner	Lee Turner
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!1994 · Actor	Actor
The Doors1991 · Cat	Cat
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 121991 · Self	Self
BBilly Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 19901990 · Vocal, Songwriter	Vocal, Songwriter
The Who \| Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy1989 · Cousin Kevin	Cousin Kevin
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night1988 · Self - Audience Member	Self - Audience Member
Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL1987 · Actor	Actor
D.O.A.1981 · Self	Self
The Punk Rock Movie1978 · Self	Self
Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse StorySelf	Self
GGloss and Grit: The Man Who Made Art PopSelf	Self
Heavy Metal 2000: Voice Talent FeaturetteSelf	Self