Billy Idol
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.
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- Born:
- Nov 30, 1955 In Middlesex, England, UK
- Movie/TV Credits:
- 37
- First Appeared:
- In the movie Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story
- Latest Project:
- Movie 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2024-10-19
Known For
Filmography
| Movie | Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story | Self | 2025 |
| Movie | 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | Self | 2024-10-19 |
| Movie | Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC | Self | 2023-03-10 |
| Movie | The Sparks Brothers | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 2021-06-18 |
| Movie | Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits | Self (archive footage) | 2018-04-18 |
| Movie | Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers | Self | 2017-04-29 |
| Movie | New Wave: Dare to be Different | Self - Singer / Songwriter | 2017-04-27 |
| Movie | Classic Quadrophenia | 2015-07-06 | |
| Movie | Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015 | 2015-10-02 | |
| Series | Punk Britannia | 2012-06-01 | |
| Movie | Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live | Vocals | 2009-11-17 |
| Series | Glenn Martin, DDS | Unknown | 2009-08-17 |
| Movie | VH1 Rock Honors: The Who | Self | 2008-07-17 |
| Movie | Punk's Not Dead | Self | 2007-07-27 |
| Movie | The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests | Self | 2006-06-05 |
| Movie | Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005 | Vocals | 2005-06-05 |
| Movie | Rockthology 2 | 2004-08-26 | |
| Series | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Unknown | 2003-01-26 |
| Series | Viva La Bam | Unknown | 2003-10-26 |
| Series | Soundstage | Unknown | 2003-06-03 |
| Movie | Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers | 2002-03-05 | |
| Movie | 25 Years of Punk | Self | 2001-04-19 |
| Movie | The Filth and the Fury | Self (archive footage) | 2000-03-29 |
| Movie | Heavy Metal 2000 | Odin (voice) | 2000-04-19 |
| Movie | The Wedding Singer | Himself | 1998-02-13 |
| Movie | Degeneration Punk | 1997-06-06 | |
| Movie | Mad Dog Time | Lee Turner | 1996-11-08 |
| Movie | Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue! | 1994-01-01 | |
| Series | Late Night with Conan O'Brien | Unknown | 1993-09-13 |
| Movie | The Doors | Cat | 1991-03-01 |
| Movie | Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12 | Self | 1991-01-01 |
| Movie | Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990 | Vocal, Songwriter | 1990-12-22 |
| Movie | Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night | Self - Audience Member | 1988-01-03 |
| Movie | D.O.A. | Himself | 1980-09-12 |
| Movie | The Punk Rock Movie | Self | 1978-06-09 |
| Series | Saturday Night Live | Unknown | 1975-10-11 |
| Series | Top of the Pops | Unknown | 1964-01-01 |