Biography
Billy Idol
Acting
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. In total, there are 66 recognized credits in film and televis…
Career works
66
Movies
46
Series
20
Career average
7.0/10
Birth date
11/30/1955
Place of birth
Middlesex, England, UK
Filmography highlights
Movies
I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol
2026 · 8.0
Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me
2026
Billy Idol Should Be Dead
2026 · 6.8
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A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music
2025 · 5.0
Ozzy: No Escape from Now
2025 · 8.4
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow
2025
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2024 · 7.2
Billy Idol: State Line
2023 · 8.7
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC
2023 · 5.8
I Want My MTV
2019 · 7.5
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
2018 · 6.4
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
2017 · 7.7
New Wave: Dare to be Different
2017 · 6.9
Night Flight: Born Again
2016
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Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015
2015
Series
American Idol
2018 · 6.7
Soundbreaking
2016 · 7.8
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
2012 · 8.3
Punk Britannia
2012 · 7.5
Evening Urgant
2012 · 7.1
Glenn Martin, DDS
2009 · 6.3
Markus Lanz
2008 · 5.5
The One Show
2006 · 4.4
VH1 Storytellers
2005 · 9.0
Viva La Bam
2003 · 6.6
Soundstage
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · 5.3
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Where Are They Now?
1999 · 7.5
TV total
1999 · 6.2
Leute heute
1997 · 5.2