Billy Idol
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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
Credits
The Wedding Singer (1998)
as Himself
The Doors (1991)
as Cat
Heavy Metal 2000 (2000)
as Odin (voice)
Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live (2009)
as Vocals
Classic Quadrophenia (2015)
as Self
D.O.A. (1981)
as Self
Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015 (2015)
Actor
The Punk Rock Movie (1978)
as Self
Billy Idol Should Be Dead (2026)
as Self
Rockthology 2 (2004)
as Self (archive footage)
Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990 (1990)
as Vocal, Songwriter
The Filth and the Fury (2000)
as Self (archive footage)
Ozzy: No Escape from Now (2025)
as Self
Mad Dog Time (1996)
as Lee Turner
A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music (2025)
as Self - Performer
Night Flight: Born Again (2016)
as Self
I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol (2026)
as Self
Gloss and Grit: The Man Who Made Art Pop (—)
as Self
I Want My MTV (2019)
as Self
Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me (2026)
as Self
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow (2025)
as Self
Punk's Not Dead (2007)
as Self
Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL (1987)
Actor
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2024)
as Self
Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005 (2005)
as Vocals
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who (2008)
as Self
Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers (2002)
Actor
Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story (—)
as Self
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12 (1991)
as Self
Heavy Metal 2000: Voice Talent Featurette (—)
as Self
Punk: The Early Years (2003)
as Self
25 Years of Punk (2001)
as Self
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night (1988)
as Self - Audience Member
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live (2005)
as The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue! (1994)
Actor
New Wave: Dare to be Different (2017)
as Self - Singer / Songwriter
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers (2017)
as Self
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy (1989)
as Cousin Kevin
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC (2023)
as Self
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests (2006)
as Self
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2 (2007)
as Self (archive footage)
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits (2018)
as Self (archive footage)
Degeneration Punk (1997)
Actor
Billy Idol: State Line (2023)
as Self
Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8 (2004)
as Self
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests (2006)
as Billy Idol