Acting

Billy Idol

Born 1955-11-30 · 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.

Credits

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