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Billy Idol

Billy Idol

Born on November 30th, 1955

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.

Filmography

2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2024

Self

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Billy Idol: State Line

2023

Self

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Generation Sex: Glastonbury 2023

2023

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Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC

2023

Self

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The Sparks Brothers

2021

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

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Miley Cyrus: Live at the Super Bowl #TikTokTailgate

2021

Self

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I Want My MTV

2019

Self

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Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

2018

Self (archive footage)

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Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

2017

Self

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New Wave: Dare to be Different

2017

Self - Singer / Songwriter

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Night Flight: Born Again

2016

Self

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Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015

2015

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Classic Quadrophenia

2015

Self

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Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live

2009

Vocals

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VH1 Rock Honors: The Who

2008

Self

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Punk's Not Dead

2007

Self

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Countdown - The Wonder Years 2

2007

Self (archive footage)

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The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests

2006

Billy Idol

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The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests

2006

Self

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The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live

2005

The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin

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Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005

2005

Vocals

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Rockthology 2

2004

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Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8

2004

Self

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Punk: The Early Years

2003

Self

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Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers

2002

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25 Years of Punk

2001

Self

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Heavy Metal 2000

2000

Odin (voice)

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The Filth and the Fury

2000

Self (archive footage)

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The Wedding Singer

1998

Himself

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Degeneration Punk

1997

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Mad Dog Time

1996

Lee Turner

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

1994

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The Doors

1991

Cat

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Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12

1991

Self

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Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990

1990

Vocal, Songwriter

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The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy

1989

Cousin Kevin

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Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

1988

Self - Audience Member

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Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL

1987

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D.O.A.

1980

Himself

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The Punk Rock Movie

1978

Self

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