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