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
The Wedding Singer
(1998)
Himself
The Doors
(1991)
Cat
Heavy Metal 2000
(2000)
Odin (voice)
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
(1988)
Self - Audience Member
The Filth and the Fury
(2000)
Self (archive footage)
Mad Dog Time
(1996)
Lee Turner
Full Filmography
Acting
The Punk Rock Movie
(1978)
Self
D.O.A.
(1980)
Himself
Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL
(1987)
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
(1988)
Self - Audience Member
The Who Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
(1989)
Cousin Kevin
Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990
(1990)
Vocal, Songwriter
The Doors
(1991)
Cat
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12
(1991)
Self
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!
(1994)
Mad Dog Time
(1996)
Lee Turner
Degeneration Punk
(1997)
The Wedding Singer
(1998)
Himself
The Filth and the Fury
(2000)
Self (archive footage)
Heavy Metal 2000
(2000)
Odin (voice)
25 Years of Punk
(2001)
Self
Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers
(2002)
Punk: The Early Years
(2003)
Self
Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8
(2004)
Self
Rockthology 2
(2004)
Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005
(2005)
Vocals
The Who: Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
(2005)
The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests
(2006)
Self
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests
(2006)
Billy Idol
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2
(2007)
Self (archive footage)
Punk's Not Dead
(2007)
Self
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
(2008)
Self
Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live
(2009)
Vocals
Classic Quadrophenia
(2015)
Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015
(2015)
Night Flight: Born Again
(2016)
Self
New Wave: Dare to be Different
(2017)
Himself - Singer / Songwriter
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
(2017)
Self
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
(2018)
Self (archive footage)
I Want My MTV
(2019)
Self
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC
(2023)
Self
Generation Sex: Glastonbury 2023
(2023)
Billy Idol: State Line
(2023)
Self