Elvis Costello
Acting
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.
Known for
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movieSounds of Liverpool at the BBC
2023
Self (archive footage)
tvThis Is Pop
2021
Self (archive footage)
movieRingo Starr’s Big Birthday Show
2020
Self - Performer
movieTower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen
2018
Self - Performer
tvPete the Cat
2017
Pete's Dad (voice)
tvThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
Self / Self - Musical Guest
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Self - Musical Guest
movieElvis Costello & The Imposters: The Return Of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook
2012
Self - Performer
movieI Was There: When the Beatles Played the Cavern
2011
Self (archive footage)
tvTreme
2010
Elvis Costello
movieA Prairie Home Companion Live in HD!
2010
Self - Singer
movieDelirious
2007
Elvis Costello
movieElvis Costello: Live: A Case for Song
2007
Self - Vocals, Guitar
tvLegends
2006
Self
movieBefore the Music Dies
2006
Self - Musician
tv30 Rock
2006
Elvis Costello
movieTalladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
2006
Elvis Costello
movieElvis Costello & Friends
2006
Self (archive footage)
movieDe-Lovely
2004
Musical Performer - "Let's Misbehave"
tvTwo and a Half Men
2003
Elvis Costello
moviePrison Song
2001
Public Defender / Teacher
movieUnleaded
2000
Elvis Costello
movieAustin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
1999
Elvis Costello
movieSpice World
1997
Elvis Costello
tv3rd Rock from the Sun
1996
Elvis Costello
tvLo + plus
1995
Self
movieDusty
1994
Self - Interviewee
moviePhilip K Dick: A Day in the Afterlife
1994
Self - Interviewee
tvLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
Self - Guest / Self - Musical Guest
tvLate Show with David Letterman
1993
Self - Musical Guest
tvThe Larry Sanders Show
1992
Elvis Costello
tvThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
Self - Musical Guest
tvThe Simpsons
1989
Elvis Costello (voice)
movieRoy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988
Self - Guitar/Electric Organ/Harmonica
movieRed Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
1987
Self - Performer
movieStraight to Hell
1987
Hives The Butler
movieNo Surrender
1985
Rosco De Ville
movieThe Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel
1984
Stone Deaf A & R Man
tvScully
1984
Henry Scully
tvThe Comic Strip Presents...
1982
Stone Deaf A & R Man
movieElvis Costello & The Attractions Live in Montreaux
1980
Self - Performer
movieAmericathon
1979
The Earl of Manchester
tvSaturday Night Live
1975
Self - Musical Guest
tvTop of the Pops
1964
Self (archive footage)
tvThe Oscars
1953
Self
Sound9
movieThe Shape of Things
2003
Original Music Composer
tvOne Million Stars Falling from the Sky
2002
Theme Song Performance
movieUnleaded
2000
Songs
tvG.B.H.
1991
Music
movieClub Paradise
1986
Theme Song Performance
Production1
tvSpectacle: Elvis Costello with...
2008
Executive Producer