About

Known credits:
44
Birthday:
1955-11-30
Place of birth:
Middlesex, England, UK
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Billy Idol

Overview

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

Acting
2024 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Actor Self 58
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2023 Billy Idol: State Line Actor Self 59
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2023 Generation Sex: Glastonbury 2023 Actor N/A
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2023 Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC Actor Self 59
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2021 The Sparks Brothers Actor Self (archive footage) (uncredited) 60
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2021 Miley Cyrus - Super Bowl TikTok Tailgate 2021 LIVE Actor Himself N/A
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2021 Miley Cyrus: Live at the Super Bowl #TikTokTailgate Actor Self N/A
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2019 I Want My MTV Actor Self 59
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2018 Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits Actor Self (archive footage) 58
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2017 Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers Actor Self 59
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2017 New Wave: Dare to be Different Actor Self - Singer / Songwriter 59
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2016 Night Flight: Born Again Actor Self N/A
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2015 Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015 Actor N/A
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2015 Classic Quadrophenia Actor N/A
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2012 Punk Britannia Actor 69
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2009 Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live Actor Vocals 59
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2008 VH1 Rock Honors: The Who Actor Self N/A
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2007 Punk's Not Dead Actor Self 59
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2007 Countdown - The Wonder Years 2 Actor Self (archive footage) 59
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2006 The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests Actor Billy Idol N/A
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2006 The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests Actor Self N/A
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2005 The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live Actor The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin 59
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2005 The Who: Tommy and Quadrophenia Live - Tommy Actor Self N/A
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2005 Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005 Actor Vocals N/A
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2004 Rockthology 2 Actor N/A
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2004 Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8 Actor Self N/A
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2003 Punk: The Early Years Actor Self N/A
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2002 Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers Actor 59
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2001 25 Years of Punk Actor Self 59
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2000 Heavy Metal 2000 Actor Odin (voice) 59
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2000 The Filth and the Fury Actor Self (archive footage) 60
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1998 The Wedding Singer Actor Himself 65
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1997 Degeneration Punk Actor 59
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1996 Mad Dog Time Actor Lee Turner 58
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1994 Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue! Actor N/A
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1991 The Doors Actor Cat 67
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1991 Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12 Actor Self N/A
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1990 Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990 Actor Vocal, Songwriter N/A
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1989 The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy Actor Cousin Kevin 59
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1988 Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night Actor Self - Audience Member 59
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1987 Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL Actor 59
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1980 D.O.A. Actor Himself 58
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1978 The Punk Rock Movie Actor Self 59
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Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story Actor Self N/A
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