Billy Idol Biography (1955-)
Original name, William Michael Albert Broad; born November 30, 1955, in Stanmore, Middlesex, England; immigrated to the United States, 1958, then returnedto England, 1962; father, a salesman; lived with Perri Lister, 1980-89; children: (with Lister) Willem Wolfe Broad. Addresses: Agent: Creative Artists Agency, 9830 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212-1825.; Contact: c/o8209 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046.
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Nationality
- British Gender
- Male Occupation
- Actor, musician, composer Birth Details
- November 30, 1955
- Stanmore, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Famous Works
- CREDITS
- Film Appearances
- Himself, The Punk Rock Movie, 1978
- Cat, The Doors, 1991
- The metal man, Shock to the System, 1993
- Lee Turner, Mad Dog Time (also known as Trigger Happy), United Artists, 1996
- I Want My MTV (animated short film), MTV Home Video, 1996
- Himself, The Wedding Singer, New Line Cinema, 1998
- (In archive footage) Himself, The Filth and the Fury, Fine Line, 2000
- Voice of Odin, Heavy Metal 2000 (also known as Heavy Metal F.A.K.K.2), Columbia TriStar Home Video, 2000
- Television Appearances
- Specials
- Cousin Kevin, The Who Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy, Fox, 1989
- Presenter, MTV Video Music Awards 1991, MTV and syndicated, 1991
- Himself, 25 Years of Punk, VH1, 2001
- RECORDINGS
- Albums; with Generation X
- Generation X, Chrysalis, 1977
- Valley of the Dolls, Chrysalis, 1979
- Kiss Me Deadly, Chrysalis, 1981
- Solo Albums
- Billy Idol, 1982
- Rebel Yell, 1983
- Whiplash Smile, 1986
- Vital Idol, 1986
- Don't Need a Gun, 1987
- All Summer Single, 1988
- Charmed Life, 1990
- L.A. Woman, 1993
- Cyberpunk, 1993
- Greatest Hits, 2001
- Music Videos
- Appeared in numerous music videos for his songs.
- WRITINGS
- Film Songs
- "White Wedding," Demoni (also known as Demons), Ascot Films, 1985
- The Adventures of Ford Fairlane, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1990
- (Uncredited; title song) Speed, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1994
- Striptease, Columbia, 1996
- SLC Punk!, Sony Pictures Classics, 1999
- Heavy Metal 2000 (also known as Heavy Metal F.A.K.K.2), Columbia TriStar Home Video, 2000
- Television Songs
- Specials
- 25 Years of Punk, VH1, 2001
Further Reference
OTHER SOURCES
Books
- Contemporary Musicians, Volume 3, Gale, 1990
Periodicals
- Billboard, May 8, 1993, p. 1
- Entertainment Weekly, July 24, 1998, p. 74
- People Weekly, January 25, 1999, p. 55
- Teen Magazine, September, 1984, p. 59