Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
November 30, 1955 (70 years old)
Place of Birth
Middlesex, England, UK
Also Known As
- William Michael Albert Broad
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
Acting
8.6
Ozzy: No Escape from Now
2025
7.5
I Want My MTV
2019
6.1
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
2018
6.9
New Wave: Dare to be Different
2017
8.3
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
2012
7.1
Evening Urgant
2012
6.3
Glenn Martin, DDS
2009
5.5
Markus Lanz
2008
6.1
Punk's Not Dead
2007
4.4
The One Show
2006
6.6
Viva La Bam
2003
5.5
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
6.0
Heavy Metal 2000
2000
6.9
The Filth and the Fury
2000
6.2
TV total
1999
6.8
The Wedding Singer
1998
5.2
Mad Dog Time
1996
7.2
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
7.1
The Doors
1991
7.5
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988
5.6
D.O.A.
1980
7.0
Saturday Night Live
1975
6.6
Top of the Pops
1964