Billy Idol

Acting

Born November 30, 1955 (age 70)

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 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

Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow

Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow2026 · Self

I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol

I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol2026 · Self

Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me

Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me2026 · Self

Billy Idol Should Be Dead

Billy Idol Should Be Dead2026 · Self

A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music

A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music2025 · Self - Performer

Ozzy: No Escape from Now

Ozzy: No Escape from Now2025 · Self

2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony2024 · Self

DEVO

DEVO2024 · Self (archive footage)

Billy Idol: State Line

Billy Idol: State Line2023 · Self

Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC

Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC2023 · Self

I Want My MTV

I Want My MTV2019 · Self

Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits2018 · Self (archive footage)

American Idol

American Idol2018 · Self - Performer

Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers2017 · Self

New Wave: Dare to be Different

New Wave: Dare to be Different2017 · Self - Singer / Songwriter

Soundbreaking

Soundbreaking2016 · Self

Night Flight: Born Again

Night Flight: Born Again2016 · Self

Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015

Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 20152015

Classic Quadrophenia

Classic Quadrophenia2015 · Self

Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja

Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja2012 · Spikey Hair Bot (voice)

Punk Britannia

Punk Britannia2012

Evening Urgant

Evening Urgant2012 · Self

Yae's Sakura

Yae's Sakura2009 · Vocals

Glenn Martin, DDS

Glenn Martin, DDS2009

VH1 Rock Honors: The Who

VH1 Rock Honors: The Who2008 · Self

Markus Lanz

Markus Lanz2008 · Self

Punk's Not Dead

Punk's Not Dead2007 · Self

Countdown - The Wonder Years 2

Countdown - The Wonder Years 22007 · Self (archive footage)

The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests

The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests2006 · Billy Idol

The One Show

The One Show2006 · Self

The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests

The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests2006 · Self

The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live

The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live2005 · The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin

Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005

Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 20052005 · Vocals

VH1 Storytellers

VH1 Storytellers2005

Rockthology 2

Rockthology 22004 · Self (archive footage)

Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8

Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 82004 · Self

Punk: The Early Years

Punk: The Early Years2003 · Self

Mallrats

Soundstage

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!2003 · Self - Musical Guest

Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers

Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers2002

Heavy Metal 2000

Heavy Metal 20002000

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 121991

Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL

Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL1987

Heavy Metal 2000: Voice Talent Featurette

Heavy Metal 2000: Voice Talent Featurette

Gloss and Grit: The Man Who Made Art Pop

Gloss and Grit: The Man Who Made Art Pop