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
Billy Idol Should Be Dead
Self
2025
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
2024
Billy Idol: State Line
Self
2023
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC
Self
2023
The Sparks Brothers
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2021
Miley Cyrus: Live at the Super Bowl #TikTokTailgate
Self
2021
I Want My MTV
Self
2019
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
Self (archive footage)
2018
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
Self
2017
New Wave: Dare to be Different
Self - Singer / Songwriter
2017
Night Flight: Born Again
Self
2016
Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015
2015
Classic Quadrophenia
Self
2015
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
Spikey Hair Bot (voice) · (1 episode)
2012
Punk Britannia
(3 episodes)
2012
Evening Urgant
Self · (1 episode)
2012
Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live
Vocals
2009
Glenn Martin, DDS
(1 episode)
2009
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
Self
2008
Markus Lanz
Self · (1 episode)
2008
Punk's Not Dead
Self
2007
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2
Self (archive footage)
2007
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests
Billy Idol
2006
The One Show
Self · (1 episode)
2006
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests
Self
2006
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin
2005
Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005
Vocals
2005
Rockthology 2
2004
Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8
Self
2004
Punk: The Early Years
Self
2003
Viva La Bam
(1 episode)
2003
Soundstage
(1 episode)
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
(2 episodes)
2003
Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers
2002
25 Years of Punk
Self
2001
Heavy Metal 2000
Odin (voice)
2000
The Filth and the Fury
Self (archive footage)
2000
Where Are They Now?
Self · (1 episode)
1999
TV total
Self · (1 episode)
1999
The Wedding Singer
Himself
1998
Leute heute
Self · (1 episode)
1997
Degeneration Punk
1997
Mad Dog Time
Lee Turner
1996
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!
1994
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1993
The Doors
Cat
1991
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12
Self
1991
Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990
Vocal, Songwriter
1990
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
Cousin Kevin
1989
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Self - Audience Member
1988
Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL
1987
D.O.A.
Himself
1980
The Punk Rock Movie
Self
1978
Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story
Self
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest · (1 episode)
1975
Top of the Pops
Self · (1 episode)
1964