Billy Idol

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.5665

Gender

Male

Birthday

30-Nov-1955

Age

(71 years old)

Place of Birth

Middlesex, England, UK

Also Known As
  • William Michael Albert Broad

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.


Credits

Classic Quadrophenia Classic Quadrophenia (2015) Character: Self
Pete Townsend's reinvention of The Who's Quadrophenia for the classical music genre (composed by partner Rachel Fuller) filmed live at the Royal Albert Hall and featuring the 90-piece Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the 80 members of the London Oriana Choir, Alfie Boe, Billy Idol and Phil Daniels
Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015 Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015 (2015) Character: N/A
Billy Idol - Live at Austin City Limits Festival 2015 Setlist: Postcards From the Past Dancing With Myself Can't Break Me Down Flesh for Fantasy Eyes Without a Face Ready Steady Go Blue Highway Rebel Yell White Wedding
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue! Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue! (1994) Character: N/A
Prostrate probing interviews! Live action murder! Naked people! Tired death-rockers! And more! Much more!!
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy (1989) Character: Cousin Kevin
This live rendition of The Who’s full-blown rock opera about a deaf, dumb, and blind boy was performed live in 1989 at The Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, with special guests Elton John, Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Patti LaBelle, and Steve Winwood.
Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990 Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990 (1990) Character: Vocal, Songwriter
Billy Idol, recorded live at London's Wembley Arena, on December 22nd 1990, during the Charmed Life tour. Charmed Life was released in 1990, and a video for the single "Cradle of Love" had to be shot. Since he, Idol, was unable to walk, he was shot from the waist up. Against his doctors' advice, he also managed to make appearances to promote Charmed Life.
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live (2005) Character: The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin
Rhino Records is proud to present a 3-DVD boxed set showcasing one of the greatest live bands ever-The Who. Disc one features a live rendition of their full-blown rock opera about a deaf, dumb, and blind boy. Tommy was performed live in 1989 at The Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, with special guests Elton John, Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Patti LaBelle, and Steve Winwood. Disc two contains the band's second rock opus, this time built around the story of a young mod's struggle to come of age in the mid-60s. This live version of Quadrophenia, from the 1996/1997 U.S. Tour was the first time it was performed as Townshend and Daltrey had visualized it, with live action and featuring a then-unknown Alex Langdon in a spellbinding performance as Jimmy, the disillusioned Mod.
Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL (1987) Character: N/A
Here at last-VITAL IDOL-the long-awaited debut collection of some of the most popular videos of the MTV generation! He was born for video-he's Billy Idol. Grammy Award-winner and multi-platinum superstar with a talent that no one can sneer at! He gives fans thrills, he gives parents chills, and VITAL IDOL displays his skills with nine exciting trips into his dynamic musical world. Get "shocked" by Dancing with Myself; attend a wild White Wedding; let out a Rebel Yell; crack a Whiplash Smile watching Don't Need A Gun and much more! VITAL IDOL-unleashes the best of his all-time hits in this one definitive collection.
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2 Countdown - The Wonder Years 2 (2007) Character: Self (archive footage)
Featuring the Original Live Countdown performances by the World biggest artists from the 70s and 80s
A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music (2025) Character: Self - Performer
Wilmer Valderrama and Roselyn Sánchez host this star-studded GRAMMY® special with performances by Latin music icons.
The Punk Rock Movie The Punk Rock Movie (1978) Character: Self
Documentary on the London punk-rock scene, circa '78
Night Flight: Born Again Night Flight: Born Again (2016) Character: Self
Documentary tribute to what VH1 called “the single greatest rock omnibus program ever aired” and Brooklyn Vegan named “the most consistently weird and awesome thing on cable television in the ’80s.” This ‘Best Of’ episode features some of the most memorable moments of Night Flight's near-decade long run including restored interviews and segments from Kate Bush, New Wave Theatre, David Lynch, Prince, Wendy O Williams, Divine, Billy Idol, Johnny Rotten, and much more Night Flight treasures from the archive.
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12 Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12 (1991) Character: Self
Video magazine with interviews and video clips. Featured on this volume is: The Doors, Lemmy, David Lee Roth, David Coverdale, Billy Idol, Rob Halford, Great White, L.A. Guns, Lizzy Borden, Sepultura, Hanoi Rocks, Heaven's Edge, Jane's Addiction, Death Angel and Guns N' Roses.
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers (2017) Character: Self
Documentary about reggae music and culture in London in 1977. Filmed in Super 8 camera by Don Letts. With participation of Richard Branson, Neneh Cherry, Paul Cook, Sly Dunbar, Paul Weller, John Lydon, Joe Strummer, Siouxsie Sioux, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and others. Released in 2017.
Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8 Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8 (2004) Character: Self
This compilation DVD features music videos with rarely seen footage of up-close and in-depth interviews with some of the greatest bands in rock history. This volume features interviews and videos by W.A.S.P., Ratt, Alice Cooper, Billy Idol, Atomic Playboys, My Sister's Machine, London Quireboys and Biohazard. Hard-core Hard 'N' Heavy fans will also enjoy all the innovative DVD features, including band history highlights, discographies and interactive trivia games.
Punk: The Early Years Punk: The Early Years (2003) Character: Self
Shot in 1977 and 1978, this dynamic documentary follows the early days of the punk movement from its origins in London pubs to its increasing international presence. Tons of performance footage and interviews with musicians, fans and industry executives create a snapshot of punk rock in the late '70s. Featured performers include the Sex Pistols, X-Ray Spex, Generation X with Billy Idol, the Slits, Eddie and the Hot Rods and many more
Rockthology 2 Rockthology 2 (2004) Character: Self (archive footage)
Rockthology is the ultimate reference of rock music! With bands like Guns 'n Roses, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Iron Maiden, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Queen, The Doors and Ozzy Osbourne, Rockthology is a "must have" for every rock fan! The complete Rockthology series consists of 20 parts, each with its own theme; from Sex to Fired Up, from No Fear to Raw.
I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol (2025) Character: Self
Experience the Pistols' rise to global infamy with an honest, insightful account of a group of malcontents, determined to change the music business and to attack hypocrisy and stale conventions in society at large. Based off the novel written by Glen Matlock, one of the founding members of the Sex Pistols who co-wrote ten of twelve iconic songs on their only studio album, NEVER MIND THE BOLLOCKS. Glen describes in detail the mindset of the UK in the early 70's and divulges a mine of information; Steve's thievery, Wally Nightingale, the search for a singer, the exploding punk scene and a bleak backdrop providing a contrast to the excitement and energy of McLaren's shop. The public will now have a chance to hear the story, not just from a member of the band, but also from a man who had his contributions exceptionally downplayed.
25 Years of Punk 25 Years of Punk (2001) Character: Self
Lou Reed narrates this Television special that takes a look back at the beginnings of the punk rock movements in New York & England, the underground punk scenes in the 70's & 80's, and the punk resurgence in the 90's. A collaboration between VH1 and Spin magazine.
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who VH1 Rock Honors: The Who (2008) Character: Self
The Who were honored at the 2008 ceremony from the Pauley Pavilion at UCLA instead of the usual Las Vegas Mandalay Bay Events Center. The concert consisted of an hour-long performance by the band as well as tributes by Incubus, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Flaming Lips, Adam Sandler and Tenacious D.
Billy Idol: State Line Billy Idol: State Line (2023) Character: Self
Join legendary punk icon Billy Idol as he makes history by playing the first ever live concert in front of the world famous Hoover Dam.
Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005 Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005 (2005) Character: Vocals
Billy Idol live in concert, as broacast on German TV station WDR during the 2005 Rockpalast Rock Am Ring Festival.
The Wedding Singer The Wedding Singer (1998) Character: Himself
Robbie, a local rock star turned wedding singer, is dumped on the day of his wedding. Meanwhile, waitress Julia finally sets a wedding date with her fiancée Glenn. When Julia and Robbie meet and hit it off, they find that things are more complicated than anybody thought.
The Filth and the Fury The Filth and the Fury (2000) Character: Self (archive footage)
Julien Temple's second documentary profiling punk rock pioneers the Sex Pistols is an enlightening, entertaining trip back to a time when the punk movement was just discovering itself. Featuring archival footage, never-before-seen performances, rehearsals, and recording sessions as well as interviews with group members who lived to tell the tale--including the one and only John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten).
Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live (2009) Character: Vocals
Filmed at the Congress Theater, Chicago for the US TV series Soundstage and originally broadcast in U.S. in July 2009, the show sees Billy Idol, with trademark sneer and peroxide hair very much to the fore, reunited with guitarist Steve Stevens, who played on (& sometimes co-wrote) all his 1980s hits. The tracklist runs from early Generation X favorites, through his classic solo singles and up to tracks from his most recent album, "The Devil’s Playground."
Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers (2002) Character: N/A
Taped in New York City for the VH1 Storytellers show in April, 2001: Is intended to burnish the legacy of Idol's recently stalled career or, more likely, is an attempt to resuscitate it in time for the expected rising tide of '80s nostalgia. An intimate, largely acoustic outing co-helmed by longtime guitarist and songwriting partner Steve Stevens. ---Track Listings--- 1 Cradle Of Love 2 Don't Need A Gun 3 Flesh For Fantasy 4 White Wedding 5 Sweet Sixteen 6 To Be A Lover 7 Rebel Yell 8 Kiss Me Deadly 9 Eyes Without A Face 10 Dancing With Myself 11 Ready Steady Go 12 Blue Highway 13 Mony Mony 14 L.A. Woman
Punk's Not Dead Punk's Not Dead (2007) Character: Self
On the edge of the 30th anniversary of punk rock, Punk's Not Dead takes you into the sweaty underground clubs, backyard parties, recording studios, shopping malls and stadiums where punk rock music and culture continue to thrive.
D.O.A. D.O.A. (1981) Character: Self
Documentary chronicling the rise and fall of the punk movement with rare interview footage of Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen. Also concert and news footage.
Heavy Metal 2000 Heavy Metal 2000 (2000) Character: Odin (voice)
Upon discovery of a shard of what could be the Loc-Nar, a miner named Tyler becomes possessed with an insatiable hunger for power and a thirst for immortality. On his way to the planet of youth, Tyler wipes out most of a space colony and kidnaps a beautiful young woman. His only mistake is that he doesn't kill her sister, Julie, who then sets out on a mission of rescue and revenge.
New Wave: Dare to be Different New Wave: Dare to be Different (2017) Character: Self - Singer / Songwriter
U2, Talking Heads, Depeche Mode, Blondie, Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, The Clash, The Cure: Over half a billion records sold but you may never have heard of them if not for a small suburban radio station on Long Island, NY: WLIR. In August, 1982, a small group of radio visionaries knew they couldn't compete with the mega-stations in New York City. With one brave decision, they changed the sound of radio forever. Program Director Denis McNamara, the 'LIR crew and the biggest artists of the era tell the story of how they battled the FCC, the record labels, mega-radio and all the conventional rules to create a musical movement that brought the New Wave to America.
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night (1988) Character: Self - Audience Member
Recorded live at the Coconut Grove in Los Angeles, Roy is joined by an eclectic ensemble of rock and roll superstars including Jackson Browne, Elvis Costello, T-Bone Burnett, J.D. Souther, Jennifer Warnes, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits.
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow (2025) Character: Self
A powerful return to roots, this concert captures Black Sabbath in peak form - reuniting to deliver classic hits with raw energy and legendary precision. Filmed live, to be theatrically released in 2026.
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC (2023) Character: Self
Documentary about the legendary nightclub Max's Kansas City and the New York Rock Scene of the 70s.
I Want My MTV I Want My MTV (2019) Character: Self
The film is about the formation of a music channel that has shaped modern pop culture. On August 1, 1981, the life of a whole generation of Americans changed forever - on this day MTV began its broadcasting day, making VJ a new teen hero and creating a canon of music video as a vivid artistic statement.
Degeneration Punk Degeneration Punk (1997) Character: N/A
Amusing ARTE Special with SEX PISTOLS, CLASH, GENERATION X, DEAD BOYS, DAMNED, and more This rare documentary covers three very influential years in the shaping of punk rock: 1976-1979. more... Punk rock music was emerging as a solid genre, standing apart from the fuzzed out garage rock that came before it. This video documents the bands that pushed the envelope--The Clash, Sham 69, Generation X, The Dead Boys, X-Ray Spex...Some cool footage...newsreels on Sid Vicious' killing of Nancy Spungen, overdose... and more!
The Doors The Doors (1991) Character: Cat
The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison.
Billy Idol Should Be Dead Billy Idol Should Be Dead (2026) Character: Self
Punk legend turned pop sensation Billy Idol bares it all in this electrifying documentary, revealing his rise to fame, battle with addiction and triumphant comeback that captivated millions of fans worldwide.
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests (2006) Character: Self
Just seven years after wrapping up one of rock's first farewell tours, The Who returned to the stage in 1989 with another first: the classic album show. It was the 20th anniversary of Tommy, which seemed like a good excuse to book a bunch of stadiums and play the album along with a healthy dose of Who classics, aided by a mere 12 other musicians. This is The Who live at the Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles, 24 August 1989.
Ozzy: No Escape from Now Ozzy: No Escape from Now (2025) Character: Self
Ozzy Osbourne faces his identity and mortality after his world stops. Dealing with health issues and Parkinson's, he questions if he can perform again while music remains his life's cornerstone.
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2024) Character: Self
Inductees Are Recognized for Having Contributed Over 25 Years of Musical Excellence. Live on Saturday, October 19th 2024 at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio.
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits (2018) Character: Self (archive footage)
The tale of the formation, journey and end of the seminal Punk/Reggae band The Slits.
Mad Dog Time Mad Dog Time (1996) Character: Lee Turner
With his boss in the madhouse, a mobster is temporary boss of the criminal empire just as vicious rivals threaten the control of the empire.
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests (2006) Character: Billy Idol
Elaborate mixed-media production documenting the Who's 1996/97 tour of the USA with special guests Billy Idol and PJ Proby.



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