Billy Idol
Biography
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The Wedding Singer
as Himself
1998
The Filth and the Fury
as Self (archive footage)
2000
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
as Self - Audience Member
1988
Heavy Metal 2000
as Odin (voice)
2000
Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live
as Vocals
2009
Mad Dog Time
as Lee Turner
1996
Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers
2002
D.O.A.
as Self
1981
Punk: The Early Years
as Self
2003
The Punk Rock Movie
as Self
1978
Rockthology 2
as Self (archive footage)
2004
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC
as Self
2023
Night Flight: Born Again
as Self
2016
Billy Idol: State Line
as Self
2023
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests
as Billy Idol
2006
Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8
as Self
2004
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2
as Self (archive footage)
2007
Punk's Not Dead
as Self
2007
Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990
as Vocal, Songwriter
1990
Classic Quadrophenia
as Self
2015
TV Appearances
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Musical Guest
2003
Top of the Pops
as Self
1964
Viva La Bam
2003
Soundstage
2003
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Guest
1993
Glenn Martin, DDS
2009
Where Are They Now?
as Self
1999
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest
1975
Evening Urgant
as Self
2012
Punk Britannia
2012
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
as Spikey Hair Bot (voice)
2012
Leute heute
as Self
1997