Billy Idol
Date of birth: 1955-11-30
Place of birth: Middlesex, England, UK
Known for: Acting
Also known as: William Michael Albert Broad
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.
Movie Credits
The Wedding Singer
1998-02-13
Robbie, a local rock star turned wedding singer, is dumped on the day of his wedding. Meanwhile, wai
The Filth and the Fury
2000-03-29
Julien Temple's second documentary profiling punk rock pioneers the Sex Pistols is an enlightening,
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988-01-03
Recorded live at the Coconut Grove in Los Angeles, Roy is joined by an eclectic ensemble of rock and
Heavy Metal 2000
2000-04-19
Upon discovery of a shard of what could be the Loc-Nar, a miner named Tyler becomes possessed with a
Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live
2009-11-17
Filmed at the Congress Theater, Chicago for the US TV series Soundstage and originally broadcast in
Mad Dog Time
1996-11-08
With his boss in the madhouse, a mobster is temporary boss of the criminal empire just as vicious ri
Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers
2002-03-05
Taped in New York City for the VH1 Storytellers show in April, 2001: Is intended to burnish the lega
D.O.A.
1980-09-12
Documentary chronicling the rise and fall of the punk movement with rare interview footage of Sid Vi
Punk: The Early Years
2003-10-28
Shot in 1977 and 1978, this dynamic documentary follows the early days of the punk movement from its
The Punk Rock Movie
1978-06-09
Documentary on the London punk-rock scene, circa '78
Rockthology 2
2004-08-26
Rockthology is the ultimate reference of rock music! With bands like Guns 'n Roses, Led Zeppelin, J
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC
2023-03-10
Documentary about the legendary nightclub Max's Kansas City and the New York Rock Scene of the 70s.
Night Flight: Born Again
2016-04-10
Documentary tribute to what VH1 called “the single greatest rock omnibus program ever aired” and Bro
Billy Idol: State Line
2023-11-14
Join legendary punk icon Billy Idol as he makes history by playing the first ever live concert in fr
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests
2006-12-01
Elaborate mixed-media production documenting the Who's 1996/97 tour of the USA with special guests B
Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8
2004-06-25
This compilation DVD features music videos with rarely seen footage of up-close and in-depth intervi
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2
2007-01-01
Featuring the Original Live Countdown performances by the World biggest artists from the 70s and 80s
Punk's Not Dead
2007-07-27
On the edge of the 30th anniversary of punk rock, Punk's Not Dead takes you into the sweaty undergro
Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990
1990-12-22
Billy Idol, recorded live at London's Wembley Arena, on December 22nd 1990, during the Charmed Life
Classic Quadrophenia
2015-07-06
Pete Townsend's reinvention of The Who's Quadrophenia for the classical music genre (composed by par
The Doors
1991-03-01
The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morris
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
2018-04-18
The tale of the formation, journey and end of the seminal Punk/Reggae band The Slits.
Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story
They have raged on for forty years, cutting a swath across continents and lighting the fuse of revol
Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005
2005-06-05
Billy Idol live in concert, as broacast on German TV station WDR during the 2005 Rockpalast Rock Am
Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015
2015-10-02
Billy Idol - Live at Austin City Limits Festival 2015 Setlist: Postcards From the Past Dancing Wi
New Wave: Dare to be Different
2017-04-27
U2, Talking Heads, Depeche Mode, Blondie, Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, The Clash, The Cure: Over ha
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests
2006-06-05
Just seven years after wrapping up one of rock's first farewell tours, The Who returned to the stage
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12
1991-01-01
Video magazine with interviews and video clips. Featured on this volume is: The Doors, Lemmy, David
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
2017-04-29
Documentary about reggae music and culture in London in 1977. Filmed in Super 8 camera by Don Letts.
25 Years of Punk
2001-04-19
Lou Reed narrates this Television special that takes a look back at the beginnings of the punk rock
I Want My MTV
2019-05-01
The film is about the formation of a music channel that has shaped modern pop culture. On August 1,
Degeneration Punk
1997-06-06
Amusing ARTE Special with SEX PISTOLS, CLASH, GENERATION X, DEAD BOYS, DAMNED, and more This rare d
Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL
1987-06-05
Here at last-VITAL IDOL-the long-awaited debut collection of some of the most popular videos of the
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!
1994-01-01
Prostrate probing interviews! Live action murder! Naked people! Tired death-rockers! And more! Much
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
1989-11-14
This live rendition of The Who’s full-blown rock opera about a deaf, dumb, and blind boy was perform
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
2005-11-08
Rhino Records is proud to present a 3-DVD boxed set showcasing one of the greatest live bands ever-T
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
2008-07-17
The Who were honored at the 2008 ceremony from the Pauley Pavilion at UCLA instead of the usual Las
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2024-10-19
Inductees Are Recognized for Having Contributed Over 25 Years of Musical Excellence. Live on Saturda
Billy Idol Should Be Dead
2025-06-10
Punk legend turned pop sensation Billy Idol bares it all in this electrifying documentary, revealing
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow
2025-07-05
A powerful return to roots, this concert captures Black Sabbath in peak form - reuniting to deliver
Ozzy: No Escape from Now
2025-10-07
Ozzy Osbourne faces his identity and mortality after his world stops. Dealing with health issues and
A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music
2025-11-28
A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music, a two-hour special “highlighting Latin music’s lasting impact a