Quick Facts
Born:
1955-11-30
Birthplace:
Middlesex, England, UK
Credits:
60 Total Roles
Billy Idol
Acting
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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
The Wedding Singer
Himself
The Doors
Cat
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
Heavy Metal 2000
Odin (voice)
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Musical Guest
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest
The Filth and the Fury
Self (archive footage)
Viva La Bam
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Billy Idol Should Be Dead MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music MOVIE | Self - Performer |
| 2025 | Ozzy: No Escape from Now MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | Billy Idol: State Line MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | I Want My MTV MOVIE | Self |
| 2018 | Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |