Billy Idol

Known for: Acting

Born: 1955-11-30 (age 70)

From: 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 (65)

MOVIE★ 8.0
I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol
2026
as Self
MOVIE
Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me
2026
as Self
MOVIE★ 6.8
Billy Idol Should Be Dead
2026
as Self
MOVIE★ 5.0
A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music
2025
as Self - Performer
MOVIE★ 8.4
Ozzy: No Escape from Now
2025
as Self
MOVIE
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow
2025
as Self
MOVIE★ 7.2
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2024
as Self
MOVIE★ 8.7
Billy Idol: State Line
2023
as Self
MOVIE★ 5.8
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC
2023
as Self
MOVIE★ 7.5
I Want My MTV
2019
as Self
MOVIE★ 6.4
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
2018
as Self (archive footage)
TV★ 6.7
American Idol
2018
as Self - Performer
MOVIE★ 7.7
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
2017
as Self
MOVIE★ 6.9
New Wave: Dare to be Different
2017
as Self - Singer / Songwriter
TV★ 7.8
Soundbreaking
2016
as Self
MOVIE
Night Flight: Born Again
2016
as Self
MOVIE
Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015
2015
MOVIE★ 7.0
Classic Quadrophenia
2015
as Self
TV★ 8.3
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
2012
as Spikey Hair Bot (voice)
TV★ 7.5
Punk Britannia
2012
TV★ 7.1
Evening Urgant
2012
as Self
MOVIE★ 6.7
Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live
2009
as Vocals
TV★ 6.3
Glenn Martin, DDS
2009
MOVIE
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
2008
as Self
TV★ 5.5
Markus Lanz
2008
as Self
MOVIE★ 6.1
Punk's Not Dead
2007
as Self
MOVIE★ 8.0
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2
2007
as Self (archive footage)
MOVIE
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests
2006
as Billy Idol
TV★ 4.4
The One Show
2006
as Self
MOVIE
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests
2006
as Self
MOVIE★ 7.0
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
2005
as The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin
MOVIE
Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005
2005
as Vocals
TV★ 9.0
VH1 Storytellers
2005
MOVIE
Rockthology 2
2004
as Self (archive footage)
MOVIE
Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8
2004
as Self
MOVIE
Punk: The Early Years
2003
as Self
TV★ 6.6
Viva La Bam
2003
TV
Soundstage
2003
TV★ 5.3
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Musical Guest
MOVIE★ 6.6
Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers
2002
MOVIE★ 7.0
25 Years of Punk
2001
as Self
MOVIE★ 6.0
Heavy Metal 2000
2000
as Odin (voice)
MOVIE★ 6.9
The Filth and the Fury
2000
as Self (archive footage)
TV★ 7.5
Where Are They Now?
1999
as Self
TV★ 6.2
TV total
1999
as Self
MOVIE★ 6.8
The Wedding Singer
1998
as Himself
TV★ 5.2
Leute heute
1997
as Self
MOVIE★ 8.0
Degeneration Punk
1997
MOVIE★ 5.3
Mad Dog Time
1996
as Lee Turner
MOVIE
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!
1994
TV★ 7.3
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
as Self - Guest
MOVIE★ 7.1
The Doors
1991
as Cat
MOVIE
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12
1991
as Self
MOVIE
Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990
1990
as Vocal, Songwriter
MOVIE★ 8.5
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
1989
as Cousin Kevin
MOVIE★ 7.6
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988
as Self - Audience Member
MOVIE★ 10.0
Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL
1987
MOVIE★ 5.7
D.O.A.
1981
as Self
MOVIE★ 6.5
The Punk Rock Movie
1978
as Self
TV★ 6.9
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Musical Guest
TV★ 8.2
American Music Awards
1974
as Self - Musical Guest
TV★ 6.7
Top of the Pops
1964
as Self
MOVIE
Heavy Metal 2000: Voice Talent Featurette
—
as Self
MOVIE
Gloss and Grit: The Man Who Made Art Pop
—
as Self
MOVIE
Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story
—
as Self