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

Saturday Night Live

Top of the Pops

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Markus Lanz

Leute heute

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

The One Show

Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja

All Movies (46)

• I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol2026 · as Self
• Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me2026 · as Self
• Billy Idol Should Be Dead2026 · as Self
• A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music2025 · as Self - Performer
• Ozzy: No Escape from Now2025 · as Self
• Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow2025 · as Self
• 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony2024 · as Self
• Billy Idol: State Line2023 · as Self
• Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC2023 · as Self
• I Want My MTV2019 · as Self
• Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits2018 · as Self (archive footage)
• Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers2017 · as Self
• New Wave: Dare to be Different2017 · as Self - Singer / Songwriter
• Night Flight: Born Again2016 · as Self
• Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 20152015
• Classic Quadrophenia2015 · as Self
• Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live2009 · as Vocals
• VH1 Rock Honors: The Who2008 · as Self
• Punk's Not Dead2007 · as Self
• Countdown - The Wonder Years 22007 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests2006 · as Billy Idol
• The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests2006 · as Self
• The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live2005 · as The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin
• Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 20052005 · as Vocals
• Rockthology 22004 · as Self (archive footage)
• Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 82004 · as Self
• Punk: The Early Years2003 · as Self
• Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers2002
• 25 Years of Punk2001 · as Self
• Heavy Metal 20002000 · as Odin (voice)
• The Filth and the Fury2000 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Wedding Singer1998 · as Himself
• Degeneration Punk1997
• Mad Dog Time1996 · as Lee Turner
• Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!1994
• The Doors1991 · as Cat
• Hard 'N Heavy Volume 121991 · as Self
• Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 19901990 · as Vocal, Songwriter
• The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy1989 · as Cousin Kevin
• Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night1988 · as Self - Audience Member
• Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL1987
• D.O.A.1981 · as Self
• The Punk Rock Movie1978 · as Self
• Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story— · as Self
• Gloss and Grit: The Man Who Made Art Pop— · as Self
• Heavy Metal 2000: Voice Talent Featurette— · as Self

All TV Shows (19)

• American Idol2018 · as Self - Performer
• Soundbreaking2016 · as Self
• Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja2012 · as Spikey Hair Bot (voice)
• Punk Britannia2012
• Evening Urgant2012 · as Self
• Glenn Martin, DDS2009
• Markus Lanz2008 · as Self
• The One Show2006 · as Self
• VH1 Storytellers2005
• Viva La Bam2003
• Soundstage2003
• Jimmy Kimmel Live!2003 · as Self - Musical Guest
• Where Are They Now?1999 · as Self
• TV total1999 · as Self
• Leute heute1997 · as Self
• Late Night with Conan O'Brien1993 · as Self - Guest
• Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self - Musical Guest
• American Music Awards1974 · as Self - Musical Guest
• Top of the Pops1964 · as Self