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Billy Idol
Acting

Billy Idol

Born 1955-11-30
Middlesex, England, UK
Department: Acting

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.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Billy Idol

The Wedding Singer
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The Wedding Singer

1998
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Saturday Night Live
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Saturday Night Live

1975
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The Doors
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The Doors

1991
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TV
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003
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Top of the Pops
TV
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Top of the Pops

1964
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Markus Lanz
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Markus Lanz

2008
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Late Night with Conan O'Brien
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Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993
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Leute heute
TV
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Leute heute

1997
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The One Show
TV
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The One Show

2006
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Heavy Metal 2000
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Heavy Metal 2000

2000
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (68 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final BowBack to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final BowSelfMovie2026
I Was a Teenage Sex PistolI Was a Teenage Sex PistolSelfMovie2026
Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget MeEddie Cochran: Don't Forget MeSelfMovie2026
Billy Idol Should Be DeadBilly Idol Should Be DeadSelfMovie2026
Billy Idol Should Be DeadBilly Idol Should Be DeadSongsMovie2026
A Grammy Celebration of Latin MusicSelf - PerformerMovie2025
Ozzy: No Escape from NowOzzy: No Escape from NowSelfMovie2025
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction CeremonySelfMovie2024
DEVODEVOSelf (archive footage)Movie2024
Billy Idol: State LineBilly Idol: State LineSelfMovie2023
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYCNightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYCSelfMovie2023
I Want My MTVI Want My MTVSelfMovie2019
Here to be Heard: The Story of The SlitsHere to be Heard: The Story of The SlitsSelf (archive footage)Movie2018
American IdolAmerican IdolSelf - PerformerTV Series2018
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk RockersTwo Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk RockersSelfMovie2017
New Wave: Dare to be DifferentNew Wave: Dare to be DifferentSelf - Singer / SongwriterMovie2017
SoundbreakingSoundbreakingSelfTV Series2016
Night Flight: Born AgainNight Flight: Born AgainSelfMovie2016
Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015Self / AppearanceMovie2015
Classic QuadropheniaClassic QuadropheniaSelfMovie2015
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade NinjaRandy Cunningham: 9th Grade NinjaSpikey Hair Bot (voice)TV Series2012
Punk BritanniaPunk BritanniaSelf / AppearanceTV Series2012
Evening UrgantEvening UrgantSelfTV Series2012
Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive LiveBilly Idol: In Super Overdrive LiveVocalsMovie2009
Glenn Martin, DDSGlenn Martin, DDSSelf / AppearanceTV Series2009
VH1 Rock Honors: The WhoVH1 Rock Honors: The WhoSelfMovie2008
Markus LanzMarkus LanzSelfTV Series2008
Punk's Not DeadPunk's Not DeadSelfMovie2007
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2Countdown - The Wonder Years 2Self (archive footage)Movie2007
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special GuestsThe Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special GuestsBilly IdolMovie2006
The One ShowThe One ShowSelfTV Series2006
The Who: Tommy Live With Special GuestsThe Who: Tommy Live With Special GuestsSelfMovie2006
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia LiveThe Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia LiveThe Ace Face / Cousin KevinMovie2005
Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005VocalsMovie2005
VH1 StorytellersVH1 StorytellersSelf / AppearanceTV Series2005
Rockthology 2Rockthology 2Self (archive footage)Movie2004
Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8SelfMovie2004
Punk: The Early YearsPunk: The Early YearsSelfMovie2003
Viva La BamViva La BamSelf / AppearanceTV Series2003
SoundstageSoundstageSelf / AppearanceTV Series2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Musical GuestTV Series2003
Billy Idol: VH1 StorytellersBilly Idol: VH1 StorytellersSelf / AppearanceMovie2002
25 Years of Punk25 Years of PunkSelfMovie2001
Heavy Metal 2000Heavy Metal 2000Odin (voice)Movie2000
The Filth and the FuryThe Filth and the FurySelf (archive footage)Movie2000
Where Are They Now?SelfTV Series1999
TV totalTV totalSelfTV Series1999
The Wedding SingerThe Wedding SingerHimselfMovie1998
Leute heuteLeute heuteSelfTV Series1997
Degeneration PunkDegeneration PunkSelf / AppearanceMovie1997
Mad Dog TimeMad Dog TimeLee TurnerMovie1996
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!Self / AppearanceMovie1994
Late Night with Conan O'BrienLate Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - GuestTV Series1993
The DoorsThe DoorsCatMovie1991
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12SelfMovie1991
Billy Idol: Live at the Wembley StadiumBilly Idol: Live at the Wembley StadiumVocal, SongwriterMovie1990
The WordThe WordSelf / AppearanceTV Series1990
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera TommyThe Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera TommyCousin KevinMovie1989
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White NightRoy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White NightSelf - Audience MemberMovie1988
Billy Idol - VITAL IDOLBilly Idol - VITAL IDOLSelf / AppearanceMovie1987
D.O.A.D.O.A.SelfMovie1981
The Punk Rock MovieThe Punk Rock MovieSelfMovie1978
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night LiveSelf - Musical GuestTV Series1975
American Music AwardsAmerican Music AwardsSelf - Musical GuestTV Series1974
Top of the PopsTop of the PopsSelfTV Series1964
Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse StoryDreadtown: The Steel Pulse StorySelfMovie—
Gloss and Grit: The Man Who Made Art PopSelfMovie—
Heavy Metal 2000: Voice Talent FeaturetteHeavy Metal 2000: Voice Talent FeaturetteSelfMovie—