Billy Idol
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1955-11-30
Place of birth: Middlesex, England, UK
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
The Wedding Singer
1998Himself
The Filth and the Fury
2000Self (archive footage)
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988Self - Audience Member
Heavy Metal 2000
2000Odin (voice)
Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live
2009Vocals
Mad Dog Time
1996Lee Turner
Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers
2002
D.O.A.
1981Self
Punk: The Early Years
2003Self
The Punk Rock Movie
1978Self
Rockthology 2
2004Self (archive footage)
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC
2023Self
Night Flight: Born Again
2016Self
Billy Idol: State Line
2023Self
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests
2006Billy Idol
Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8
2004Self
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2
2007Self (archive footage)
Punk's Not Dead
2007SelfBilly Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990
1990Vocal, Songwriter