Billy Idol

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

Nov 30, 1955

Middlesex, England, UK

Known For

Acting

Movies

47 acting

1 crew

Popularity

1.4

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Known For

The Doors

1991

as Cat

The Wedding Singer

1998

as Himself

Heavy Metal 2000

2000

as Odin (voice)

The Doors

1991 • as Cat

★ 7.1

The Wedding Singer

1998 • as Himself

★ 6.8

Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live

2009 • as Vocals

★ 6.9

Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow

2026 • as Self

★ 10.0

Heavy Metal 2000

2000 • as Odin (voice)

★ 6.0

Ozzy: No Escape from Now

2025 • as Self

★ 8.3

The Filth and the Fury

2000 • as Self (archive footage)

★ 6.9

Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL

1987

★ 10.0

Classic Quadrophenia

2015 • as Self

★ 7.0

Rockthology 2

2004 • as Self (archive footage)

Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

1988 • as Self - Audience Member

★ 7.7

Punk's Not Dead

2007 • as Self

★ 6.1

I Want My MTV

2019 • as Self

★ 7.5

Billy Idol Should Be Dead

2026 • as Self

★ 6.9

Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers

2002

★ 6.6

Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005

2005 • as Vocals

movie

Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015

2015

Mad Dog Time

1996 • as Lee Turner

★ 5.2

I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol

2026 • as Self

★ 7.5

DEVO

2024 • as Self (archive footage)

★ 7.7

D.O.A.

1981 • as Self

★ 5.7

movie

A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music

2025 • as Self - Performer

★ 5.0

Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story

• as Self

Heavy Metal 2000: Voice Talent Featurette

Heavy Metal 2000: Voice Talent Featurette

• as Self

2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2024 • as Self

★ 7.2

VH1 Rock Honors: The Who

2008 • as Self

The Punk Rock Movie

1978 • as Self

★ 6.5

New Wave: Dare to be Different

2017 • as Self - Singer / Songwriter

★ 6.9

Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me

2026 • as Self

★ 7.0

Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

2017 • as Self

★ 7.7

Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

2018 • as Self (archive footage)

★ 6.3

Punk: The Early Years

2003 • as Self

25 Years of Punk

2001 • as Self

★ 7.0

Night Flight: Born Again

2016 • as Self

movie

Gloss and Grit: The Man Who Made Art Pop

• as Self

The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live

2005 • as The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin

★ 7.0

The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy

The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy

1989 • as Cousin Kevin

★ 8.5

Countdown - The Wonder Years 2

2007 • as Self (archive footage)

★ 8.0

The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests

2006 • as Self

Degeneration Punk

1997

★ 8.0

Billy Idol: State Line

2023 • as Self

★ 8.7

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12

1991 • as Self

Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC

Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC

2023 • as Self

★ 5.8

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

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

1994

Billy Idol: Live at the Wembley Stadium

1990 • as Vocal, Songwriter

The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests

The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests

2006 • as Billy Idol

Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8

Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8

2004 • as Self