Billy Idol
Known for: Acting
Born: November 30, 1955
Place of birth: 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.
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Filmography
47 movies · 20 TV shows, newest first
8.0
I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol
2026
NR
Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me
2026
6.9
Billy Idol Should Be Dead
20265.0
A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music
2025
8.4
Ozzy: No Escape from Now
2025
NR
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow
2025
7.2
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2024
7.7
DEVO
2024
8.7
Billy Idol: State Line
2023
5.8
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC
2023
7.5
I Want My MTV
2019
6.3
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
2018
6.7
American Idol
2018
7.7
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
2017
6.9
New Wave: Dare to be Different
2017
7.8
Soundbreaking
2016
NR
Night Flight: Born Again
2016NR
Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015
2015
7.0
Classic Quadrophenia
2015
8.2
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
2012
7.5
Punk Britannia
2012
7.1
Evening Urgant
2012
6.9
Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live
2009
6.7
Glenn Martin, DDS
2009
NR
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
2008
5.5
Markus Lanz
2008
6.1
Punk's Not Dead
2007
8.0
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2
2007
NR
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests
2006
4.4
The One Show
2006
NR
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests
2006
7.0
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
2005
NR
Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005
2005
9.0
VH1 Storytellers
2005
NR
Rockthology 2
2004
NR
Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8
2004
NR
Punk: The Early Years
2003
6.6
Viva La Bam
2003
NR
Soundstage
2003
5.3
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
6.6
Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers
2002
7.0
25 Years of Punk
2001
6.0
Heavy Metal 2000
2000
6.9
The Filth and the Fury
20007.5
Where Are They Now?
1999
6.2
TV total
1999
6.8
The Wedding Singer
1998
5.2
Leute heute
1997
8.0
Degeneration Punk
1997
5.2
Mad Dog Time
1996
NR
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!
1994
7.3
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
7.1
The Doors
1991
NR
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12
1991
NR
Billy Idol: Live at the Wembley Stadium
1990
6.0
The Word
1990
8.5
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
1989
7.7
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988
10.0
Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL
1987
5.7
D.O.A.
1981
6.5
The Punk Rock Movie
1978
6.9
Saturday Night Live
1975
8.2
American Music Awards
1974
6.6
Top of the Pops
1964
NR
Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story
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Gloss and Grit: The Man Who Made Art Pop
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NR
Heavy Metal 2000: Voice Talent Featurette
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