Elvis Costello
Acting
Born 1954-08-25 · Paddington, London, England, UK
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.
Acting
McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass
Self
Words + Music
Self
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Self
Elvis Costello & WDR Big Band @ Leverkusener Jazztage 2025
Alma Naidu @ Levekusener Jazztage 2025
Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson
Self
Record On: The Specials - A Message to You
Self
Sounds of Liverpool at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
Roy Orbison Forever
Self
Lindisfarne's Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story
Self
This Is Pop
Self (archive footage)
Johnny Cash: The Man in Black in Britain
Self
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show
Self - Performer
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Self
Tower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen
Self - Performer
Pete the Cat
Pete's Dad (voice)
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library
Self
Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
Self
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Musical Guest
Elvis Costello - Detour Live at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Self
Lost Songs: The Basement Tapes Continued
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Musical Guest
Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance
Self
Experience Montreux
Self
Elvis Costello & The Imposters: The Return Of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook
Self - Performer
A MusiCares Tribute to Neil Young
Self
Hamburg Journal
self
I Was There: When the Beatles Played the Cavern
Self (archive footage)
Crew
Spectacle: Elvis Costello with...
Executive Producer
Cold Mountain
Songs
The Shape of Things
Original Music Composer
One Million Stars Falling from the Sky
Theme Song Performance
Unleaded
Songs
Rabbit Ears - Tom Thumb
Music
G.B.H.
Music
Club Paradise
Theme Song Performance
The Last Chance Dance
Songs