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Elvis Costello
Actor

Elvis Costello

25 Aug 1954Born
72Age
27Credits
Paddington, London, England, UKBirthplace

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.

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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.

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Filmography

  1. TBAElvis Costello & the Attractions live in Boston & Detroit 1978Film
  2. 2025Elvis Costello & WDR Big Band @ Leverkusener Jazztage 2025Film
  3. 2025Alma Naidu @ Levekusener Jazztage 2025Film
  4. 2017Pete the CatSeries: Pete's Dad (voice) (78 episodes)
  5. 2010TremeSeries: Elvis Costello (2 episodes)
  6. 2007DeliriousFilm: Elvis Costello
  7. 200630 RockSeries: Elvis Costello (1 episode)
  8. 2006Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky BobbyFilm: Elvis Costello
  9. 2005Johnny Vegas: 18 Stone of Idiot - Unseen and UncutFilm: Guest
  10. 2004De-LovelyFilm: Musical Performer - "Let's Misbehave"
  11. 2003Two and a Half MenSeries: Elvis Costello (1 episode)
  12. 2001Prison SongFilm: Public Defender / Teacher
  13. 2000UnleadedFilm: Elvis Costello
  14. 1999Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged MeFilm: Elvis Costello
  15. 1997Spice WorldFilm: Elvis Costello
  16. 1996TFI FridaySeries (5 episodes)
  17. 19963rd Rock from the SunSeries: Elvis Costello (1 episode)
  18. 1993FrasierSeries: Ben (1 episode)
  19. 1992The Larry Sanders ShowSeries: Elvis Costello (2 episodes)
  20. 1989The SimpsonsSeries: Elvis Costello (voice) (1 episode)
  21. 1989Elvis Costello & Friends Live at SweetwaterFilm
  22. 1987Straight to HellFilm: Hives The Butler
  23. 1985No SurrenderFilm: Rosco De Ville
  24. 1984The Bullshitters: Roll Out the GunbarrelFilm: Stone Deaf A & R Man
  25. 1984ScullySeries: Henry Scully (7 episodes)
  26. 1982The Comic Strip Presents...Series: Stone Deaf A & R Man
  27. 1979AmericathonFilm: The Earl of Manchester

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