Billy Idol

Personal Info

Know For

Acting

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.

Acting

1998

2000

The Filth and the Fury

as Self (archive footage)

2000

Heavy Metal 2000

as Odin (voice)

1996

Mad Dog Time

as Lee Turner

1980

D.O.A.

as Himself

2007

Countdown - The Wonder Years 2

as Self (archive footage)

2007

1991

The Doors

as Cat

2018

2017

New Wave: Dare to be Different

as Self - Singer / Songwriter

2001

2019

2005

The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live

as The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin

2021

The Sparks Brothers

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

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