Billy Idol

Billy Idol

🎂 30th November 1955 (70 yrs) 📍 Middlesex, England, UK

Known For

Heavy Metal 2000

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.

Billy Idol

Movies Featuring Billy Idol

Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me

Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me (2026)

as Self
Billy Idol Should Be Dead

Billy Idol Should Be Dead (2026)

as Self
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A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music (2025)

as Self - Performer
Ozzy: No Escape from Now

Ozzy: No Escape from Now (2025)

as Self
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow

Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow (2025)

as Self
I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol

I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol (2025)

as Self
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2024)

as Self
Billy Idol: State Line

Billy Idol: State Line (2023)

as Self
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC

Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC (2023)

as Self
I Want My MTV

I Want My MTV (2019)

as Self
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits (2018)

as Self (archive footage)
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers (2017)

as Self
New Wave: Dare to be Different

New Wave: Dare to be Different (2017)

as Self - Singer / Songwriter
Night Flight: Born Again

Night Flight: Born Again (2016)

as Self
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Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015 (2015)

Classic Quadrophenia

Classic Quadrophenia (2015)

as Self
Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live

Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live (2009)

as Vocals
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who

VH1 Rock Honors: The Who (2008)

as Self
Punk's Not Dead

Punk's Not Dead (2007)

as Self
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2

Countdown - The Wonder Years 2 (2007)

as Self (archive footage)
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests

The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests (2006)

as Billy Idol
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests

The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests (2006)

as Self
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live

The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live (2005)

as The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin
Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005

Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005 (2005)

as Vocals
Rockthology 2

Rockthology 2 (2004)

as Self (archive footage)
Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8

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

as Self
Punk: The Early Years

Punk: The Early Years (2003)

as Self
Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers

Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers (2002)

25 Years of Punk

25 Years of Punk (2001)

as Self
Heavy Metal 2000

Heavy Metal 2000 (2000)

as Odin (voice)
The Filth and the Fury

The Filth and the Fury (2000)

as Self (archive footage)
The Wedding Singer

The Wedding Singer (1998)

as Himself
Degeneration Punk

Degeneration Punk (1997)

Mad Dog Time

Mad Dog Time (1996)

as Lee Turner
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!

Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue! (1994)

The Doors

The Doors (1991)

as Cat
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12 (1991)

as Self
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Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990 (1990)

as Vocal, Songwriter
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy

The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy (1989)

as Cousin Kevin
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night (1988)

as Self - Audience Member
Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL

Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL (1987)

D.O.A.

D.O.A. (1981)

as Self
The Punk Rock Movie

The Punk Rock Movie (1978)

as Self
Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story

Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story (N/A)

as Self
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Gloss and Grit: The Man Who Made Art Pop (N/A)

as Self
No Image

Heavy Metal 2000: Voice Talent Featurette (N/A)

as Self