Billy Idol

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

56

Gender

Male

Birthday

1955-11-30 (70 years old)

Place of Birth

Middlesex, England, UK

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

    Saturday Night Live

  • Markus Lanz

    Markus Lanz

  • Top of the Pops

    Top of the Pops

  • The One Show

    The One Show

  • Leute heute

    Leute heute

  • Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    Jimmy Kimmel Live!

  • Late Night with Conan O'Brien

    Late Night with Conan O'Brien

  • Where Are They Now?

    Where Are They Now?

  • Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja

    Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja

  • Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

    Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

  • Ozzy: No Escape from Now

    Ozzy: No Escape from Now

  • Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC

    Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC

  • The Doors

    The Doors

  • Glenn Martin, DDS

    Glenn Martin, DDS

  • New Wave: Dare to be Different

    New Wave: Dare to be Different

  • Soundstage

    Soundstage

  • The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests

    The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests

  • The Wedding Singer

    The Wedding Singer

  • Evening Urgant

    Evening Urgant

  • The Filth and the Fury

    The Filth and the Fury

  • Heavy Metal 2000

    Heavy Metal 2000

  • 25 Years of Punk

    25 Years of Punk

  • Viva La Bam

    Viva La Bam

  • Punk's Not Dead

    Punk's Not Dead

  • Mad Dog Time

    Mad Dog Time

  • Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow

    Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow

  • Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

    Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

  • Billy Idol: State Line

    Billy Idol: State Line

  • Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12

    Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12

  • Countdown - The Wonder Years 2

    Countdown - The Wonder Years 2

  • D.O.A.

    D.O.A.

  • I Want My MTV

    I Want My MTV

  • The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy

    The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy

  • 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

    2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

  • TV total

    TV total

  • Night Flight: Born Again

    Night Flight: Born Again

  • VH1 Rock Honors: The Who

    VH1 Rock Honors: The Who

  • Punk Britannia

    Punk Britannia

  • Billy Idol Should Be Dead

    Billy Idol Should Be Dead

  • The Punk Rock Movie

    The Punk Rock Movie

  • Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!

    Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!

  • Rockthology 2

    Rockthology 2

  • The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live

    The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live

  • Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015

    Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015

  • Degeneration Punk

    Degeneration Punk

  • Classic Quadrophenia

    Classic Quadrophenia

  • Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story

    Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story

  • Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8

    Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8

  • Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

    Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

  • Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990

    Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990

  • Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL

    Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL

  • The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests

    The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests

  • Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005

    Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005

  • Punk: The Early Years

    Punk: The Early Years

  • Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live

    Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live

  • Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers

    Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers