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Billy Idol

Billy Idol

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Born: November 30, 1955Middlesex, 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.

Known For
Filmography
Billy Idol Should Be Dead

Billy Idol Should Be Dead

Self

2026

A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music

Self - Performer

2025
Ozzy: No Escape from Now

Ozzy: No Escape from Now

Self

2025
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow

Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow

Self

2025
I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol

I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol

Self

2025
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Self

2024
Billy Idol: State Line

Billy Idol: State Line

Self

2023
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC

Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC

Self

2023
I Want My MTV

I Want My MTV

Self

2019
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

Self (archive footage)

2018
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

Self

2017
New Wave: Dare to be Different

New Wave: Dare to be Different

Self - Singer / Songwriter

2017
Night Flight: Born Again

Night Flight: Born Again

Self

2016

Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015

2015
Classic Quadrophenia

Classic Quadrophenia

Self

2015
Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live

Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live

Vocals

2009
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who

VH1 Rock Honors: The Who

Self

2008
Punk's Not Dead

Punk's Not Dead

Self

2007
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2

Countdown - The Wonder Years 2

Self (archive footage)

2007
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests

The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests

Billy Idol

2006
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests

The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests

Self

2006
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live

The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live

The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin

2005
Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005

Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005

Vocals

2005
Rockthology 2

Rockthology 2

Self (archive footage)

2004
Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8

Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8

Self

2004
Punk: The Early Years

Punk: The Early Years

Self

2003
Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers

Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers

2002
25 Years of Punk

25 Years of Punk

Self

2001
Heavy Metal 2000

Heavy Metal 2000

Odin (voice)

2000
The Filth and the Fury

The Filth and the Fury

Self (archive footage)

2000
The Wedding Singer

The Wedding Singer

Himself

1998
Degeneration Punk

Degeneration Punk

1997
Mad Dog Time

Mad Dog Time

Lee Turner

1996
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!

Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!

1994
The Doors

The Doors

Cat

1991
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12

Self

1991

Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990

Vocal, Songwriter

1990
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy

The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy

Cousin Kevin

1989
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

Self - Audience Member

1988
Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL

Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL

1987
D.O.A.

D.O.A.

Self

1981
The Punk Rock Movie

The Punk Rock Movie

Self

1978