Billy Idol

Born: 1955-11-30

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.


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as Himself
Released: 1998-02-13

Robbie, a local rock star turned wedding singer, is dumped on the day of his wedding. Meanwhile,...

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The Doors

as Cat
Released: 1991-03-01

The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band and its lead singer and composer, Jim...

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Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

as Self - Audience Member
Released: 1988-01-03

Recorded live at the Coconut Grove in Los Angeles, Roy is joined by an eclectic ensemble of rock...

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Heavy Metal 2000

as Odin (voice)
Released: 2000-04-19

Upon discovery of a shard of what could be the Loc-Nar, a miner named Tyler becomes possessed...

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The Filth and the Fury

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2000-03-29

Julien Temple's second documentary profiling punk rock pioneers the Sex Pistols is an...

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2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

as Self
Released: 2024-10-19

Inductees Are Recognized for Having Contributed Over 25 Years of Musical Excellence. Live on...

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The Sparks Brothers

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: 2021-06-18

Take a musical odyssey through five weird and wonderful decades with brothers Ron & Russell...

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I Want My MTV

as Self
Released: 2019-05-01

The film is about the formation of a music channel that has shaped modern pop culture. On August...

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Mad Dog Time

as Lee Turner
Released: 1996-11-08

With his boss in the madhouse, a mobster is temporary boss of the criminal empire just as...

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The Punk Rock Movie

as Self
Released: 1978-06-09

Documentary on the London punk-rock scene, circa '78

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Punk's Not Dead

as Self
Released: 2007-07-27

On the edge of the 30th anniversary of punk rock, Punk's Not Dead takes you into the sweaty...

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

as uncredited
Released: 1994-01-01

Prostrate probing interviews! Live action murder! Naked people! Tired death-rockers! And more!...

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The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live

as The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin
Released: 2005-11-08

Rhino Records is proud to present a 3-DVD boxed set showcasing one of the greatest live bands...

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Countdown - The Wonder Years 2

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2007-01-01

Featuring the Original Live Countdown performances by the World biggest artists from the 70s and 80s

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D.O.A.

as Himself
Released: 1980-09-12

Documentary chronicaling the rise and fall of the punk movement with rare interview footage of...

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Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005

as Vocals
Released: 2005-06-05

Billy Idol live in concert, as broacast on German TV station WDR during the 2005 Rockpalast Rock...

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Punk: The Early Years

as Self
Released: 2003-10-28

Shot in 1977 and 1978, this dynamic documentary follows the early days of the punk movement from...

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Rockthology 2

as uncredited
Released: 2004-08-26

Rockthology is the ultimate reference of rock music! With bands like Guns 'n Roses, Led...

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Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2018-04-18

The tale of the formation, journey and end of the seminal Punk/Reggae band The Slits.

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Billy Idol: State Line

as Self
Released: 2023-11-14

Join legendary punk icon Billy Idol as he makes history by playing the first ever live concert...

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The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests

as Self
Released: 2006-06-05

Just seven years after wrapping up one of rock's first farewell tours, The Who returned to the...

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New Wave: Dare to be Different

as Self - Singer / Songwriter
Released: 2017-04-27

U2, Talking Heads, Depeche Mode, Blondie, Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, The Clash, The Cure:...

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Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC

as Self
Released: 2023-03-10

Documentary about the legendary nightclub Max's Kansas City and the New York Rock Scene of the 70s.

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The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy

as Cousin Kevin
Released: 1989-11-14

This live rendition of The Who’s full-blown rock opera about a deaf, dumb, and blind boy was...

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25 Years of Punk

as Self
Released: 2001-04-19

Lou Reed narrates this Television special that takes a look back at the beginnings of the punk...

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Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

as Self
Released: 2017-04-29

Documentary about reggae music and culture in London in 1977. Filmed in Super 8 camera by Don...

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Generation Sex: Glastonbury 2023

as uncredited
Released: 2023-06-24

Sex Pistols meet Generation X in this punk supergroup.

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Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12

as Self
Released: 1991-01-01

Video magazine with interviews and video clips. Featured on this volume is: The Doors, Lemmy,...

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Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live

as Vocals
Released: 2009-11-17

Filmed at the Congress Theater, Chicago for the US TV series Soundstage and originally broadcast...

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Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story

as Self
Released:

They have raged on for forty years, cutting a swath across continents and lighting the fuse of...

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VH1 Rock Honors: The Who

as Self
Released: 2008-07-17

The Who were honored at the 2008 ceremony from the Pauley Pavilion at UCLA instead of the usual...

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Night Flight: Born Again

as Self
Released: 2016-04-10

Documentary tribute to what VH1 called “the single greatest rock omnibus program ever aired” and...

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Degeneration Punk

as uncredited
Released: 1997-06-06

Amusing ARTE Special with SEX PISTOLS, CLASH, GENERATION X, DEAD BOYS, DAMNED, and more This...

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Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8

as Self
Released: 2004-06-25

This compilation DVD features music videos with rarely seen footage of up-close and in-depth...

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The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests

as Billy Idol
Released: 2006-12-01

Elaborate mixed-media production documenting the Who's 1996/97 tour of the USA with special...

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Classic Quadrophenia

as uncredited
Released: 2015-07-06

Pete Townsend's reinvention of The Who's Quadrophenia for the classical music genre (composed by...

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Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers

as uncredited
Released: 2002-03-05

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Miley Cyrus: Live at the Super Bowl #TikTokTailgate

as Self
Released: 2021-02-07

Cyrus will perform the first ever TikTok Tailgate in the history of the Super Bowl. It'll be...

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Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL

as uncredited
Released: 1987-06-05

Here at last-VITAL IDOL-the long-awaited debut collection of some of the most popular videos of...

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Markus Lanz

as Self
First aired: 2008-06-03

TV presenter Markus Lanz invites prominent guests and experts from all areas of public life to...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Musical Guest
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Top of the Pops

as Self
First aired: 1964-01-01

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s...

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Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as uncredited
First aired: 2003-01-26

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and...

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Late Night with Conan O'Brien

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1993-09-13

Late Night with Conan O'Brien is an American late-night talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien that...

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Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja

as Spikey Hair Bot (voice)
First aired: 2012-08-13

Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja is an American animated television series created by Jed...

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Evening Urgant

as Self
First aired: 2012-04-16

Evening show Ivan Urgant. Movies, sports, new gadgets, art. What is happening in the country and...

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Glenn Martin, DDS

as uncredited
First aired: 2009-08-17

Glenn Martin, DDS is an American-Canadian stop-motion-animated television series that premiered...

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Soundstage

as uncredited
First aired: 2003-06-03

WTTW’s legendary and groundbreaking music series filmed in the intimate Grainger Studio presents...

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Viva La Bam

as uncredited
First aired: 2003-10-26

Viva La Bam was an American reality television series that stars Bam Margera and his friends and...

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Punk Britannia

as uncredited
First aired: 2012-06-01

A brand new take on the most transformative force in British popular music history.

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TV Total

as Self
First aired: 1999-03-08

TV total is a German late-night television comedy talk show. The set of TV total includes a...

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