Billy Idol
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- November 30, 1955
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Heavy Metal 2000: Voice Talent Featurette TBA
as Self
- Gloss and Grit: The Man Who Made Art Pop
Gloss and Grit: The Man Who Made Art Pop TBA
as Self
Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story TBA
as Self
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow 2026
as Self
I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol 2026
as Self
Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me 2026
as Self
Billy Idol Should Be Dead 2026
as Self, Songs
- A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music
A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music 2025
as Self - Performer
Ozzy: No Escape from Now 2025
as Self
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2024
as Self
DEVO 2024
as Self (archive footage)
Billy Idol: State Line 2023
as Self
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC 2023
as Self
I Want My MTV 2019
as Self
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits 2018
as Self (archive footage)
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers 2017
as Self
New Wave: Dare to be Different 2017
as Self - Singer / Songwriter
Night Flight: Born Again 2016
as Self
- Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015
Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015 2015
Actor
Classic Quadrophenia 2015
as Self
Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live 2009
as Vocals
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who 2008
as Self
Punk's Not Dead 2007
as Self
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2 2007
as Self (archive footage)
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests 2006
as Billy Idol
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests 2006
as Self
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live 2005
as The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin
Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005 2005
as Vocals
Rockthology 2 2004
as Self (archive footage)
Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8 2004
as Self
Punk: The Early Years 2003
as Self
Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers 2002
Actor
25 Years of Punk 2001
as Self
Heavy Metal 2000 2000
as Odin (voice)
The Filth and the Fury 2000
as Self (archive footage)
The Wedding Singer 1998
as Himself
Degeneration Punk 1997
Actor
Mad Dog Time 1996
as Lee Turner
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue! 1994
Actor
The Doors 1991
as Cat
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12 1991
as Self
Billy Idol: Live at the Wembley Stadium 1990
as Vocal, Songwriter
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy 1989
as Cousin Kevin
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night 1988
as Self - Audience Member
Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL 1987
Actor
D.O.A. 1981
as Self
The Punk Rock Movie 1978
as Self
Credits from TMDB.