Billy Idol
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1955-11-30 (69 years old)
Place of Birth
Middlesex, England, UK
Billy Idol
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.
Known For
Acting
(2025)
Billy Idol Should Be Dead
as Self
(2024)
(2023)
Billy Idol: State Line
as Self
(2023)
(2021)
The Sparks Brothers
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
(2021)
(2019)
I Want My MTV
as Self
(2018)
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
as Self (archive footage)
(2017)
(2017)
New Wave: Dare to be Different
as Self - Singer / Songwriter
(2016)
Night Flight: Born Again
as Self
(2015)
Classic Quadrophenia
as Self
(2015)
(2009)
Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live
as Vocals
(2008)
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
as Self
(2007)
Punk's Not Dead
as Self
(2007)
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2
as Self (archive footage)
(2006)
(2006)
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests
as Billy Idol
(2005)
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
as The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin
(2005)
(2004)
(2004)
(2003)
Punk: The Early Years
as Self
(2002)
(2001)
25 Years of Punk
as Self
(2000)
Heavy Metal 2000
as Odin (voice)
(2000)
The Filth and the Fury
as Self (archive footage)
(1998)
The Wedding Singer
as Himself
(1997)
(1996)
Mad Dog Time
as Lee Turner
(1994)
(1991)
The Doors
as Cat
(1991)
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12
as Self
(1990)
Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990
as Vocal, Songwriter
(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)
(1980)
D.O.A.
as Himself
(1978)
The Punk Rock Movie
as Self