Billy Idol
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
Saturday Night Live
1975
Markus Lanz
2008
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Top of the Pops
1964
Leute heute
1997
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
The One Show
2006
American Idol
2018
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
2012
American Music Awards
1974
The Word
1990
Where Are They Now?
1999
Filmography
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest · 1975
Markus Lanz
as Self · 2008
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Musical Guest · 2003
Top of the Pops
as Self · 1964
Leute heute
as Self · 1997
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Guest · 1993
The One Show
as Self · 2006
American Idol
as Self - Performer · 2018
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
as Spikey Hair Bot (voice) · 2012
American Music Awards
as Self - Musical Guest · 1974
The Word
· 1990
Where Are They Now?
as Self · 1999
Soundstage
· 2003
Glenn Martin, DDS
· 2009
Soundbreaking
as Self · 2016
VH1 Storytellers
· 2005
Evening Urgant
as Self · 2012
The Doors
as Cat · 1991
The Wedding Singer
as Himself · 1998
Viva La Bam
· 2003
Heavy Metal 2000
as Odin (voice) · 2000
Punk Britannia
· 2012
TV total
as Self · 1999
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow
as Self · 2026
Ozzy: No Escape from Now
as Self · 2025
Mad Dog Time
as Lee Turner · 1996
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
as Self - Audience Member · 1988
The Filth and the Fury
as Self (archive footage) · 2000
I Want My MTV
as Self · 2019
I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol
as Self · 2026
A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music
as Self - Performer · 2025
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self · 2024
Billy Idol Should Be Dead
as Self · 2026
Punk's Not Dead
as Self · 2007
25 Years of Punk
as Self · 2001
Rockthology 2
as Self (archive footage) · 2004
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
as Self · 2008
The Punk Rock Movie
as Self · 1978
Gloss and Grit: The Man Who Made Art Pop
as Self
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!
· 1994
Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me
as Self · 2026
DEVO
as Self (archive footage) · 2024
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2
as Self (archive footage) · 2007
Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live
as Vocals · 2009
Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story
as Self
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
as Self (archive footage) · 2018
Classic Quadrophenia
as Self · 2015
Billy Idol: State Line
as Self · 2023
Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL
· 1987
New Wave: Dare to be Different
as Self - Singer / Songwriter · 2017
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
as The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin · 2005
Night Flight: Born Again
as Self · 2016
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12
as Self · 1991
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
as Cousin Kevin · 1989
D.O.A.
as Self · 1981
Heavy Metal 2000: Voice Talent Featurette
as Self
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests
as Self · 2006
Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015
· 2015
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC
as Self · 2023
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
as Self · 2017
Billy Idol: Live at the Wembley Stadium
as Vocal, Songwriter · 1990
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests
as Billy Idol · 2006
Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers
· 2002
Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005
as Vocals · 2005
Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8
as Self · 2004
Degeneration Punk
· 1997
Punk: The Early Years
as Self · 2003