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

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Billy Idol Should Be Dead

2026 ⭐ 6.8

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Ozzy: No Escape from Now

2025 ⭐ 8.5

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2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2024 ⭐ 7.2

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Billy Idol: State Line

2023 ⭐ 8.7

Career timeline

2026

I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol

Self · 2026

Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me

Self · 2026

Billy Idol Should Be Dead

Self · 2026

⭐ 6.8

2025

Ozzy: No Escape from Now Notable

Self · 2025

⭐ 8.5

Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow

Self · 2025

2024

2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Notable

Self · 2024

⭐ 7.2

2023

Billy Idol: State Line Notable

Self · 2023

⭐ 8.7

Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC

Self · 2023

⭐ 5.8

2019

I Want My MTV Notable

Self · 2019

⭐ 7.5

2018

Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

Self (archive footage) · 2018

⭐ 6.4

2017

Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers Notable

Self · 2017

⭐ 7.7

New Wave: Dare to be Different

Self - Singer / Songwriter · 2017

⭐ 6.9

2016

Night Flight: Born Again

Self · 2016

2015

Classic Quadrophenia Notable

Self · 2015

⭐ 7.0

2009

Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live

Vocals · 2009

⭐ 6.7

2008

VH1 Rock Honors: The Who

Self · 2008

2007

Punk's Not Dead

Self · 2007

⭐ 6.1

Countdown - The Wonder Years 2 Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2007

⭐ 8.0

2006

The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests

Billy Idol · 2006

The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests

Self · 2006

2005

The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live Notable

The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin · 2005

⭐ 7.0

Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005

Vocals · 2005

2004

Rockthology 2

Self (archive footage) · 2004

Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8

Self · 2004

2003

Punk: The Early Years

Self · 2003

2002

Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers

2002

⭐ 6.6

2001

25 Years of Punk Notable

Self · 2001

⭐ 7.0

2000

Heavy Metal 2000

Odin (voice) · 2000

⭐ 6.0

The Filth and the Fury

Self (archive footage) · 2000

⭐ 6.9

1998

The Wedding Singer Notable

Himself · 1998

⭐ 6.8

Frequently appears with

Miley Cyrus

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Billie Joe Armstrong

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Duff McKagan

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Ozzy Osbourne

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Sharon Osbourne

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Jack Osbourne

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Kelly Osbourne

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Tony Iommi

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Full filmography

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I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol

2026

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Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me

2026

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Billy Idol Should Be Dead

2026 ⭐ 6.8

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Ozzy: No Escape from Now

2025 ⭐ 8.5

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Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow

2025

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2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2024 ⭐ 7.2

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Billy Idol: State Line

2023 ⭐ 8.7

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Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC

2023 ⭐ 5.8

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I Want My MTV

2019 ⭐ 7.5

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Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

2018 ⭐ 6.4

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Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

2017 ⭐ 7.7

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New Wave: Dare to be Different

2017 ⭐ 6.9

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Night Flight: Born Again

2016

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Classic Quadrophenia

2015 ⭐ 7.0

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Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live

2009 ⭐ 6.7

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VH1 Rock Honors: The Who

2008

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Punk's Not Dead

2007 ⭐ 6.1

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Countdown - The Wonder Years 2

2007 ⭐ 8.0

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The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests

2006

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The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests

2006