Billy Idol
Acting • Born 1955-11-30
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.
Filmography
59 credits
The Wedding Singer
Movie • 1998
Himself
The Filth and the Fury
Movie • 2000
Self (archive footage)
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Movie • 1988
Self - Audience Member
Heavy Metal 2000
Movie • 2000
Odin (voice)
Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live
Movie • 2009
Vocals
Mad Dog Time
Movie • 1996
Lee Turner
Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers
Movie • 2002
D.O.A.
Movie • 1981
Self
Punk: The Early Years
Movie • 2003
Self
The Punk Rock Movie
Movie • 1978
Self
Rockthology 2
Movie • 2004
Self (archive footage)
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC
Movie • 2023
Self
Night Flight: Born Again
Movie • 2016
Self
Billy Idol: State Line
Movie • 2023
Self
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests
Movie • 2006
Billy Idol
Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8
Movie • 2004
Self
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2
Movie • 2007
Self (archive footage)
Punk's Not Dead
Movie • 2007
Self
Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990
Movie • 1990
Vocal, Songwriter
Classic Quadrophenia
Movie • 2015
Self
The Doors
Movie • 1991
Cat
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
Movie • 2018
Self (archive footage)
Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story
Movie
Self
Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015
Movie • 2015
Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005
Movie • 2005
Vocals
New Wave: Dare to be Different
Movie • 2017
Self - Singer / Songwriter
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests
Movie • 2006
Self
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12
Movie • 1991
Self
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
Movie • 2017
Self
25 Years of Punk
Movie • 2001
Self
I Want My MTV
Movie • 2019
Self
Degeneration Punk
Movie • 1997
Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL
Movie • 1987
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!
Movie • 1994
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
Movie • 1989
Cousin Kevin
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
Movie • 2005
The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
Movie • 2008
Self
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Movie • 2024
Self
Billy Idol Should Be Dead
Movie • 2026
Self
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow
Movie
Self
Ozzy: No Escape from Now
Movie • 2025
Self
A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music
Movie • 2025
Self - Performer
I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol
Movie • 2025
Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TV • 2003
Self - Musical Guest
Top of the Pops
TV • 1964
Self
Viva La Bam
TV • 2003
Soundstage
TV • 2003
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
TV • 1993
Self - Guest
Glenn Martin, DDS
TV • 2009
Where Are They Now?
TV • 1999
Self
Saturday Night Live
TV • 1975
Self - Musical Guest
Evening Urgant
TV • 2012
Self
Punk Britannia
TV • 2012
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
TV • 2012
Spikey Hair Bot (voice)
Leute heute
TV • 1997
Self
Markus Lanz
TV • 2008
Self
TV total
TV • 1999
Self
The One Show
TV • 2006
Self
VH1 Storytellers
TV • 2005