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
| Homepage | http://www.billyidol.com/ |
|---|---|
| Birth Location | Middlesex, England, UK |
| Born | 1955-11-30 |
Movies
Billy Idol: State Line
as Self
2023
2023
I Want My MTV
as Self
2019
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
as Self (archive footage)
2018
2017
New Wave: Dare to be Different
as Himself - Singer / Songwriter
2017
Night Flight: Born Again
as Self
2016
2015
Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live
as Vocals
2009
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
as Self
2008
Punk's Not Dead
as Self
2007
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2
as Self (archive footage)
2007
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests
as Billy Idol
2006
2006
The Who: Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
as The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin
2005
Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005
as Vocals
2005
2004
2004
Punk: The Early Years
as Self
2003
25 Years of Punk
as Self
2001
Heavy Metal 2000
as Odin (voice)
2000
The Filth and the Fury
as Self (archive footage)
2000
The Wedding Singer
as Himself
1998
1997
Mad Dog Time
as Lee Turner
1996
The Doors
as Cat
1991
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12
as Self
1991
Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990
as Vocal, Songwriter
1990
The Who Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
as Cousin Kevin
1989
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
as Self - Audience Member
1988
D.O.A.
as Himself
1980
The Punk Rock Movie
as Self
1978
Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story
as Self
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Billy Idol hasn't worked on any movies or TV shows
