| Age | 68 |
| Birthday | 30 November, 1955 |
| Birthplace | Middlesex, England |
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Dyed Blonde |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Claim to Fame | 80s Icon and Generation X |
William Michael Albert Broad (born 30 November 1955), known professionally as Billy Idol, is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and actor who holds dual British and American citizenship. He first achieved fame in the 1970s emerging from the London punk rock scene as a member of Generation X. Subsequently, he embarked on a solo career which led to international recognition and made Idol a lead artist during the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" in the United States. The name "Billy Idol" was inspired by a schoolteacher's description of him as "idle".
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