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.
Filmography
McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass
Apr 2, 2026
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Jan 27, 2025
Elvis Costello & WDR Big Band @ Leverkusener Jazztage 2025
Jan 1, 2025
Record On: The Specials - A Message to You
Mar 19, 2024
Sounds of Liverpool at the BBC
May 6, 2023
Roy Orbison Forever
Aug 12, 2022
Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story
Nov 26, 2021
Johnny Cash: The Man in Black in Britain
Nov 22, 2020
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show
Jul 7, 2020
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Nov 9, 2019
Tower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen
Jan 3, 2018
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library
Sep 13, 2017
Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
Feb 24, 2017
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
Sep 15, 2016
Elvis Costello - Detour Live at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Jun 15, 2015
Lost Songs: The Basement Tapes Continued
Nov 21, 2014
Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance
Nov 9, 2013
Experience Montreux
Jun 18, 2013
Elvis Costello & The Imposters: The Return Of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook
Apr 2, 2012
A MusiCares Tribute to Neil Young
May 31, 2011
I Was There: When the Beatles Played the Cavern
Feb 9, 2011
Love Shines
Oct 8, 2010
A Prairie Home Companion Live in HD!
Feb 4, 2010
Live From Bonnaroo 2009
Dec 15, 2009
A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!
Nov 23, 2008
Memento Mori
Mar 14, 2008
If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story
Dec 14, 2007
Delirious
Jul 4, 2007
Elvis Costello: Live: A Case for Song
Jun 26, 2007
Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic
May 1, 2007