6.7Acting
Billy Idol
- Born
- 1955-11-30
- Birthplace
- Middlesex, England, UK
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.
Known For
Filmography
68 titles · Newest first · Cast and crew credits
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow
2026 · Movie
Self
Billy Idol Should Be Dead
2026 · Movie
Self · Songs
Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me
2026 · Movie
Self
I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol
2026 · Movie
Self
A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music
2025 · Movie
Self - Performer
Ozzy: No Escape from Now
2025 · Movie
Self
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2024 · Movie
Self
DEVO
2024 · Movie
Self (archive footage)
Billy Idol: State Line
2023 · Movie
Self
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC
2023 · Movie
Self
I Want My MTV
2019 · Movie
Self
American Idol
2018 · TV Show
Self - Performer
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
2018 · Movie
Self (archive footage)
New Wave: Dare to be Different
2017 · Movie
Self - Singer / Songwriter
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
2017 · Movie
Self
Night Flight: Born Again
2016 · Movie
Self
Soundbreaking
2016 · TV Show
Self
Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015
2015 · Movie
Cast
Classic Quadrophenia
2015 · Movie
Self
Evening Urgant
2012 · TV Show
Self
Punk Britannia
2012 · TV Show
Cast
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
2012 · TV Show
Spikey Hair Bot (voice)
Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live
2009 · Movie
Vocals
Glenn Martin, DDS
2009 · TV Show
Cast
Markus Lanz
2008 · TV Show
Self
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
2008 · Movie
Self
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2
2007 · Movie
Self (archive footage)
Punk's Not Dead
2007 · Movie
Self
The One Show
2006 · TV Show
Self
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests
2006 · Movie
Billy Idol
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests
2006 · Movie
Self
Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005
2005 · Movie
Vocals
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
2005 · Movie
The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin
VH1 Storytellers
2005 · TV Show
Cast
Rockthology 2
2004 · Movie
Self (archive footage)
Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8
2004 · Movie
Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · TV Show
Self - Musical Guest
Punk: The Early Years
2003 · Movie
Self
Soundstage
2003 · TV Show
Cast
Viva La Bam
2003 · TV Show
Cast
Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers
2002 · Movie
Cast
25 Years of Punk
2001 · Movie
Self
Heavy Metal 2000
2000 · Movie
Odin (voice)
The Filth and the Fury
2000 · Movie
Self (archive footage)
TV total
1999 · TV Show
Self
Where Are They Now?
1999 · TV Show
Self
The Wedding Singer
1998 · Movie
Himself
Degeneration Punk
1997 · Movie
Cast
Leute heute
1997 · TV Show
Self
Mad Dog Time
1996 · Movie
Lee Turner
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!
1994 · Movie
Cast
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993 · TV Show
Self - Guest
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12
1991 · Movie
Self
The Doors
1991 · Movie
Cat
Billy Idol: Live at the Wembley Stadium
1990 · Movie
Vocal, Songwriter
The Word
1990 · TV Show
Cast
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
1989 · Movie
Cousin Kevin
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988 · Movie
Self - Audience Member
Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL
1987 · Movie
Cast
Miami Vice
1984 · TV Show
Songs
D.O.A.
1981 · Movie
Self
The Punk Rock Movie
1978 · Movie
Self
Saturday Night Live
1975 · TV Show
Self - Musical Guest
American Music Awards
1974 · TV Show
Self - Musical Guest
Top of the Pops
1964 · TV Show
Self
Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story
Date unknown · Movie
Self
Gloss and Grit: The Man Who Made Art Pop
Date unknown · Movie
Self
Heavy Metal 2000: Voice Talent Featurette
Date unknown · Movie
Self