Billy Idol

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Billy Idol

Acting 70 November 30, 1955

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 mem…

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Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

6.9 1975 TV Show
The Wedding Singer

The Wedding Singer

6.8 1998 Movie
The Doors

The Doors

7.1 1991 Movie
Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

7.3 1993 TV Show
Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

5.3 2003 TV Show
Top of the Pops

Top of the Pops

6.6 1964 TV Show
Markus Lanz

Markus Lanz

5.5 2008 TV Show
The One Show

The One Show

4.4 2006 TV Show
Leute heute

Leute heute

5.2 1997 TV Show
Heavy Metal 2000

Heavy Metal 2000

6.0 2000 Movie
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja

Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja

8.2 2012 TV Show
American Idol

American Idol

6.7 2018 TV Show

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow

    Movie Self

  2. 2026
    I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol

    Movie Self

  3. 2026
    Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me

    Movie Self

  4. 2026
    Billy Idol Should Be Dead

    Movie Self

  5. 2025
    A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music

    Movie Self - Performer

  6. 2025
    Ozzy: No Escape from Now

    Movie Self

  7. 2024
    2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

    Movie Self

  8. 2024
    DEVO

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  9. 2023
    Billy Idol: State Line

    Movie Self

  10. 2023
    Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC

    Movie Self

  11. 2019
    I Want My MTV

    Movie Self

  12. 2018
    Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  13. 2018
    American Idol

    TV show Self - Performer

  14. 2017
    Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

    Movie Self

  15. 2017
    New Wave: Dare to be Different

    Movie Self - Singer / Songwriter

  16. 2016
    Soundbreaking

    TV show Self

More credits
  1. 2016
    Night Flight: Born Again

    Movie Self

  2. 2015
    Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015

    Movie

  3. 2015
    Classic Quadrophenia

    Movie Self

  4. 2012
    Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja

    TV show Spikey Hair Bot (voice)

  5. 2012
    Punk Britannia

    TV show

  6. 2012
    Evening Urgant

    TV show Self

  7. 2009
    Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live

    Movie Vocals

  8. 2009
    Glenn Martin, DDS

    TV show

  9. 2008
    VH1 Rock Honors: The Who

    Movie Self

  10. 2008
    Markus Lanz

    TV show Self

  11. 2007
    Punk's Not Dead

    Movie Self

  12. 2007
    Countdown - The Wonder Years 2

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  13. 2006
    The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests

    Movie Billy Idol

  14. 2006
    The One Show

    TV show Self

  15. 2006
    The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests

    Movie Self

  16. 2005
    The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live

    Movie The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin

  17. 2005
    Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005

    Movie Vocals

  18. 2005
    VH1 Storytellers

    TV show

  19. 2004
    Rockthology 2

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  20. 2004
    Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8

    Movie Self

  21. 2003
    Punk: The Early Years

    Movie Self

  22. 2003
    Viva La Bam

    TV show

  23. 2003
    Soundstage

    TV show

  24. 2003
    Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    TV show Self - Musical Guest