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.
2026I Was a Teenage Sex PistolMovieas Self
2026Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget MeMovieas Self
2026Billy Idol Should Be DeadMovieas Self · Songs2025Ozzy: No Escape from NowMovieas Self
2025Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final BowMovieas Self
20242024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyMovieas Self2024DEVOMovieas Self (archive footage)
2023Billy Idol: State LineMovieas Self
2023Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYCMovieas Self
2019I Want My MTVMovieas Self
2018Here to be Heard: The Story of The SlitsMovieas Self (archive footage)2018American IdolTV showas Self - Performer · 1 episodes
2017Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk RockersMovieas Self
2017New Wave: Dare to be DifferentMovieas Self - Singer / Songwriter
2016SoundbreakingTV showas Self · 1 episodes
2016Night Flight: Born AgainMovieas Self
2015Classic QuadropheniaMovieas Self2012Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade NinjaTV showas Spikey Hair Bot (voice) · 1 episodes
2012Punk BritanniaTV show3 episodes2012Evening UrgantTV showas Self · 1 episodes
2009Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive LiveMovieas Vocals2009Glenn Martin, DDSTV show1 episodes
2008VH1 Rock Honors: The WhoMovieas Self
2008Markus LanzTV showas Self · 1 episodes2007Punk's Not DeadMovieas Self
2007Countdown - The Wonder Years 2Movieas Self (archive footage)
2006The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special GuestsMovieas Billy Idol2006The One ShowTV showas Self · 1 episodes
2006The Who: Tommy Live With Special GuestsMovieas Self
2005The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia LiveMovieas The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin
2005Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005Movieas Vocals
2005VH1 StorytellersTV show1 episodes
2004Rockthology 2Movieas Self (archive footage)
2004Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8Movieas Self
2003Punk: The Early YearsMovieas Self2003Viva La BamTV show1 episodes
2003SoundstageTV show1 episodes2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!TV showas Self - Musical Guest · 3 episodes
2002Billy Idol: VH1 StorytellersMovie
200125 Years of PunkMovieas Self2000Heavy Metal 2000Movieas Odin (voice)2000The Filth and the FuryMovieas Self (archive footage)1999TV totalTV showas Self · 1 episodes1998The Wedding SingerMovieas Himself
1997Leute heuteTV showas Self · 1 episodes
1997Degeneration PunkMovie1996Mad Dog TimeMovieas Lee Turner
1994Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!Movie1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienTV showas Self - Guest · 1 episodes1991The DoorsMovieas Cat
1991Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12Movieas Self
1990Billy Idol: Live at the Wembley StadiumMovieas Vocal, Songwriter
1990The WordTV show1 episodes
1989The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera TommyMovieas Cousin Kevin
1988Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White NightMovieas Self - Audience Member
1987Billy Idol - VITAL IDOLMovie
1984Miami ViceTV showSongs · 1 episodes1981D.O.A.Movieas Self
1978The Punk Rock MovieMovieas Self1975Saturday Night LiveTV showas Self - Musical Guest · 1 episodes
1974American Music AwardsTV showas Self - Musical Guest · 1 episodes1964Top of the PopsTV showas Self · 1 episodes
—Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse StoryMovieas Self
—Heavy Metal 2000: Voice Talent FeaturetteMovieas Self