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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.

Filmography 66

Movies (46)

I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol
2026
Self
Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me
2026
Self
Billy Idol Should Be Dead
2026
Self
A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music
2025
Self - Performer
Ozzy: No Escape from Now
2025
Self
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow
2025
Self
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2024
Self
Billy Idol: State Line
2023
Self
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC
2023
Self
I Want My MTV
2019
Self
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
2018
Self (archive footage)
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
2017
Self
New Wave: Dare to be Different
2017
Self - Singer / Songwriter
Night Flight: Born Again
2016
Self
Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015
2015
Classic Quadrophenia
2015
Self
Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live
2009
Vocals
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
2008
Self
Punk's Not Dead
2007
Self
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2
2007
Self (archive footage)
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests
2006
Billy Idol
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests
2006
Self
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
2005
The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin
Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005
2005
Vocals
Rockthology 2
2004
Self (archive footage)
Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8
2004
Self
Punk: The Early Years
2003
Self
Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers
2002
25 Years of Punk
2001
Self
Heavy Metal 2000
2000
Odin (voice)

Shows (20)

American Idol
2018
Self - Performer
Soundbreaking
2016
Self
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
2012
Spikey Hair Bot (voice)
Punk Britannia
2012
Evening Urgant
2012
Self
Glenn Martin, DDS
2009
Markus Lanz
2008
Self
The One Show
2006
Self
VH1 Storytellers
2005
Viva La Bam
2003
Soundstage
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Self - Musical Guest
Where Are They Now?
1999
Self
TV total
1999
Self
Leute heute
1997
Self
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
Self - Guest
The Word
1990
Saturday Night Live
1975
Self - Musical Guest
American Music Awards
1974
Self - Musical Guest
Top of the Pops
1964
Self