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Billy Idol

Acting

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.

Born: November 30, 1955

Place of Birth: Middlesex, England, UK

Known For

Poster for Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL
Movie

Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL

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Poster for Ozzy: No Escape from Now
Movie

Ozzy: No Escape from Now

8.7
Poster for Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
TV

Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja

8.4
Poster for Billy Idol: State Line
Movie

Billy Idol: State Line

8.0
Poster for Countdown - The Wonder Years 2
Movie

Countdown - The Wonder Years 2

8.0
Poster for Degeneration Punk
Movie

Degeneration Punk

8.0
Poster for The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
Movie

The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy

8.0
Poster for Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
Movie

Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

7.7
Poster for Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Movie

Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

7.5
Poster for I Want My MTV
Movie

I Want My MTV

7.5

Filmography

2025
Ozzy: No Escape from Now

as Self

2025
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow

as Self

2025
Billy Idol Should Be Dead

as Self

2024
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

as Self

2023
Billy Idol: State Line

as Self

2023
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC

as Self

2019
I Want My MTV

as Self

2018
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

as Self (archive footage)

2017
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

as Self

2017
New Wave: Dare to be Different

as Self - Singer / Songwriter

2016
Night Flight: Born Again

as Self

2015
Classic Quadrophenia

as Self

2012
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja

as Spikey Hair Bot (voice)

2012
Punk Britannia
2012
Evening Urgant

as Self

2009
Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live

as Vocals

2009
Glenn Martin, DDS
2008
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who

as Self

2008
Markus Lanz

as Self

2007
Punk's Not Dead

as Self

2007
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2

as Self (archive footage)

2006
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

2005
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live

as The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin

2005
Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005

as Vocals

2004
Rockthology 2

as Self (archive footage)

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

as Self

2003
Punk: The Early Years

as Self

2003
Viva La Bam
2003
Soundstage
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as Self

2002
Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers
2001
25 Years of Punk

as Self

2000
Heavy Metal 2000

as Odin (voice)

2000
The Filth and the Fury

as Self (archive footage)

1999
Where Are They Now?

as Self

1999
TV total

as Self

1998
The Wedding Singer

as Himself

1997
Degeneration Punk
1996
Mad Dog Time

as Lee Turner

1994
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!
1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien

as Self - Guest

1991
The Doors

as Cat

1991
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12

as Self

1989
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy

as Cousin Kevin

1988
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

as Self - Audience Member

1987
Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL
1980
D.O.A.

as Himself

1978
The Punk Rock Movie

as Self

1975
Saturday Night Live

as Self - Musical Guest

1964
Top of the Pops

as Self

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Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story

as Self

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