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Elvis Costello

Elvis Costello

Actor · Born 1954-08-25 · Paddington, London, England, UK

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Biography

Referencing prodigies of rock lyricism may not bring Elvis Costello to mind for some, but he does deserve consideration. Through the course of over four decades, the former computer programmer has maintained a career as a singer-songwriter, giving the likes of Bob Dylan himself a reckoning. He was born Declan MacManus in London, England, on August 25, 1954. He took the moniker Elvis Costello in 1977, adopting his first name from Elvis Presley and the last part from the maiden name of his mother. Also in '77, Costello's debut album My Aim Is True was released, drawing connections to the new wave and punk movement while showing musical variance. That year, Costello's band The Attractions was assembled. The group released a number of albums, including This Year's Model, Armed Forces, and Trust. 1986's Blood and Chocolate produced memorable, literate gems, such as "Tokyo Storm Warning" and "I Want You." After the Attractions' final show in 1996, caused by conflict between Costello and the band's bassist Bruce Thomas, two of the group's other members would become part of his new backing band, The Imposters. Costello has released over 30 albums.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. The Simpsons (1989) — Elvis Costello (voice)
  2. Two and a Half Men (2003) — Elvis Costello
  3. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) — Elvis Costello
  4. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) — Elvis Costello
  5. Frasier (1993) — Ben
  6. 30 Rock (2006) — Elvis Costello
  7. The Daily Show (1996) — Self
  8. 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) — Elvis Costello
  9. Saturday Night Live (1975) — Self - Musical Guest
  10. Spice World (1997) — Elvis Costello
  11. The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years (2016) — Self
  12. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) — Self - Musical Guest
  13. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) — Self
  14. The Colbert Report (2005) — Self
  15. The Graham Norton Show (2007) — Self
  16. Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) — Self
  17. Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) — Self
  18. 200 Cigarettes (1999) — Self
  19. Late Show with David Letterman (1993) — Self - Musical Guest
  20. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) — Self - Guest
  21. Treme (2010) — Elvis Costello
  22. De-Lovely (2004) — Musical Performer - "Let's Misbehave"
  23. Delirious (2007) — Elvis Costello
  24. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) — Self - Musical Guest
  25. The Larry Sanders Show (1992) — Elvis Costello
  26. The Oscars (1953) — Self
  27. Have I Got News for You (1990) — Self
  28. Ex Libris: The New York Public Library (2017) — Self
  29. Live Aid (1985) — Self
  30. Straight to Hell (1987) — Hives The Butler
  31. Top of the Pops (1964) — Self (archive footage)
  32. I Love Your Work (2003) — Self
  33. This Is Pop (2021) — Self (archive footage)
  34. A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All! (2008) — Self
  35. Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music (2025) — Self
  36. Austin City Limits (1975) — Self
  37. The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) — Stone Deaf A & R Man
  38. Die Harald Schmidt Show (1995) — Self
  39. Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night (1988) — Self - Guitar/Electric Organ/Harmonica
  40. Prison Song (2001) — Public Defender / Teacher