Cast & creator
Billy Idol
Best known for Saturday Night Live, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Markus Lanz
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.
Also known as: William Michael Albert Broad
48
film credits
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television credits
67
1964–2026 · acting roles
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Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (68)
Showing 68 of 68 credits
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
1975
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Musical Guest
2003
Markus Lanz
Self
2008
Top of the Pops
Self
1964
Leute heute
Self
1997
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest
1993
The One Show
Self
2006
American Idol
Self - Performer
2018
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
Spikey Hair Bot (voice)
2012
American Music Awards
Self - Musical Guest
1974
The Word
1990Where Are They Now?
Self
1999
Glenn Martin, DDS
2009
Soundstage
2003
VH1 Storytellers
2005
Soundbreaking
Self
2016
Evening Urgant
Self
2012
The Wedding Singer
Himself
1998
The Doors
Cat
1991
Viva La Bam
2003
Heavy Metal 2000
Odin (voice)
2000
TV total
Self
1999
Punk Britannia
2012
Ozzy: No Escape from Now
Self
2025
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow
Self
2026
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Self - Audience Member
1988
The Filth and the Fury
Self (archive footage)
2000
Punk's Not Dead
Self
2007
I Want My MTV
Self
2019
Mad Dog Time
Lee Turner
1996
I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol
Self
2026
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
2024A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music
Self - Performer
2025
Billy Idol Should Be Dead
Self
2026Billy Idol Should Be Dead
Songs
2026
25 Years of Punk
Self
2001
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
Self
2008
Rockthology 2
Self (archive footage)
2004
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!
1994
DEVO
Self (archive footage)
2024
Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me
Self
2026
Classic Quadrophenia
Self
2015
The Punk Rock Movie
Self
1978Gloss and Grit: The Man Who Made Art Pop
Self
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
Self (archive footage)
2018
Night Flight: Born Again
Self
2016
Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live
Vocals
2009
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2
Self (archive footage)
2007
Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story
Self
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin
2005
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
Cousin Kevin
1989
Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL
1987
New Wave: Dare to be Different
Self - Singer / Songwriter
2017
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
Self
2017
D.O.A.
Self
1981
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12
Self
1991
Heavy Metal 2000: Voice Talent Featurette
Self
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests
Self
2006
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC
Self
2023
Billy Idol: State Line
Self
2023Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015
2015
Billy Idol: Live at the Wembley Stadium
Vocal, Songwriter
1990
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests
Billy Idol
2006
Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8
Self
2004
Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005
Vocals
2005
Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers
2002
Punk: The Early Years
Self
2003