Elvis Costello

Elvis Costello

Acting
Born 1954-08-25Paddington, London, England, UK

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 (98)

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
6.3

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me

1999Movie6.3
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
6.4

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

2006Movie6.4
Spice World
4.9

Spice World

1997Movie4.9
200 Cigarettes
5.8

200 Cigarettes

1999Movie5.8
Dusty
8.0

Dusty

1994Movie8.0
Delirious
6.4

Delirious

2007Movie6.4
Live Aid
7.9

Live Aid

1985Movie7.9
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
6.9

Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special

1999Movie6.9
Prison Song
5.5

Prison Song

2001Movie5.5
I Was There: When the Beatles Played the Cavern
5.0

I Was There: When the Beatles Played the Cavern

2011Movie5.0
Americathon
3.6

Americathon

1979Movie3.6
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
7.5

The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years

2016Movie7.5
De-Lovely
6.1

De-Lovely

2004Movie6.1
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
7.7

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

2025Movie7.7
I Love Your Work
4.6

I Love Your Work

2003Movie4.6
Elvis Costello & The Attractions Live in Montreaux

Elvis Costello & The Attractions Live in Montreaux

1980Movie
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
7.7

Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

1988Movie7.7
Straight to Hell
5.5

Straight to Hell

1987Movie5.5
Weird Nightmare
8.0

Weird Nightmare

1993Movie8.0
Burt Bacharach: One Amazing Night
9.0

Burt Bacharach: One Amazing Night

1998Movie9.0
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
9.3

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

2019Movie9.3
Unleaded
7.3

Unleaded

2000Movie7.3
Behind the Scenes of 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me'
8.0

Behind the Scenes of 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me'

1999Movie8.0
McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass
8.4

McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass

2026Movie8.4
Love Shines
5.0

Love Shines

2010Movie5.0
Johnny Vegas: 18 Stone of Idiot - Unseen and Uncut

Johnny Vegas: 18 Stone of Idiot - Unseen and Uncut

2005Movie
Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson

Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson

Movie
Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
7.0

Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile

2004Movie7.0
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today

Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today

2005Movie
Record On: The Specials - A Message to You
7.5

Record On: The Specials - A Message to You

2024Movie7.5
There's Only One Paul McCartney
8.0

There's Only One Paul McCartney

2002Movie8.0
No Surrender
6.7

No Surrender

1985Movie6.7
Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic

Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic

2007Movie
Elvis Costello & Friends

Elvis Costello & Friends

2006Movie
The Harry Smith Project Live

The Harry Smith Project Live

2006Movie
Memento Mori

Memento Mori

2008Movie
Little Red Robin Hood

Little Red Robin Hood

Movie
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show

Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show

2020Movie
Lindisfarne's Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story
7.0

Lindisfarne's Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story

2021Movie7.0
George Jones: With a Little Help from His Friends

George Jones: With a Little Help from His Friends

1981Movie
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library
6.4

Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

2017Movie6.4
Before the Music Dies
7.0

Before the Music Dies

2006Movie7.0
Live Aid
9.2

Live Aid

2004Movie9.2
Tower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen
10.0

Tower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen

2018Movie10.0
In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story
6.2

In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story

1999Movie6.2
Roy Orbison Forever
7.0

Roy Orbison Forever

2022Movie7.0
Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree
6.5

Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree

1999Movie6.5
Paul McCartney: Put It There
8.5

Paul McCartney: Put It There

1989Movie8.5
A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!
6.9

A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!

2008Movie6.9
Elvis Costello: The Right Spectacle - The Very Best of Elvis Costello

Elvis Costello: The Right Spectacle - The Very Best of Elvis Costello

2005Movie
Elvis Costello and The Attractions: Live at The Capitol Theatre

Elvis Costello and The Attractions: Live at The Capitol Theatre

1978Movie
Elvis Costello: Live: A Case for Song

Elvis Costello: Live: A Case for Song

2007Movie
Elvis Costello & The Imposters: The Return Of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook

Elvis Costello & The Imposters: The Return Of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook

2012Movie
A MusiCares Tribute to Neil Young
7.0

A MusiCares Tribute to Neil Young

2011Movie7.0
The Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel

The Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel

1984Movie
Tony Bennett's New York
8.0

Tony Bennett's New York

1996Movie8.0
Sounds of Liverpool at the BBC
9.0

Sounds of Liverpool at the BBC

2023Movie9.0
Chet Baker Live at Ronnie Scott's

Chet Baker Live at Ronnie Scott's

1986Movie
Alma Naidu @ Levekusener Jazztage 2025

Alma Naidu @ Levekusener Jazztage 2025

2025Movie
Tony Bennett: MTV Unplugged
7.0

Tony Bennett: MTV Unplugged

1994Movie7.0
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
8.0

Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

1981Movie8.0
Experience Montreux

Experience Montreux

2013Movie
Elvis Costello & WDR Big Band @ Leverkusener Jazztage 2025

Elvis Costello & WDR Big Band @ Leverkusener Jazztage 2025

2025Movie
Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
7.0

Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30

2017Movie7.0
Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo

Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo

1987Movie
Here, There and Everywhere: A Concert for Linda
8.0

Here, There and Everywhere: A Concert for Linda

1999Movie8.0
The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder: Punk & New Wave

The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder: Punk & New Wave

2006Movie
Emmylou Harris: From a Deeper Well
8.2

Emmylou Harris: From a Deeper Well

2003Movie8.2
Elvis Costello & Friends Live at Sweetwater

Elvis Costello & Friends Live at Sweetwater

1989Movie
Johnny Cash: The Last Great American
8.0

Johnny Cash: The Last Great American

2004Movie8.0
Lost Songs: The Basement Tapes Continued
7.3

Lost Songs: The Basement Tapes Continued

2014Movie7.3
Freedom Beat

Freedom Beat

2003Movie
September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill
8.0

September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill

1994Movie8.0
Live From Bonnaroo 2009

Live From Bonnaroo 2009

2009Movie
Grand Ole Opry Live

Grand Ole Opry Live

2006Movie
Elvis Costello and the Brodsky Quartet - The Juliet Letters
8.0

Elvis Costello and the Brodsky Quartet - The Juliet Letters

1991Movie8.0
Elvis Costello - Detour Live at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
7.0

Elvis Costello - Detour Live at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

2015Movie7.0
Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance
5.7

Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance

2013Movie5.7
Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin'
9.0

Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin'

2003Movie9.0
Philip K Dick: A Day in the Afterlife
6.8

Philip K Dick: A Day in the Afterlife

1994Movie6.8
If It Ain't Stiff, It Ain't Worth a Fuck
7.0

If It Ain't Stiff, It Ain't Worth a Fuck

1978Movie7.0
Off The Beaten Path: A Road Trip With Elvis & Pete

Off The Beaten Path: A Road Trip With Elvis & Pete

2005Movie
A Tribute To Burt Bacharach & Hal David
6.5

A Tribute To Burt Bacharach & Hal David

2001Movie6.5
Brian Wilson’s Imagination
7.0

Brian Wilson’s Imagination

1998Movie7.0
The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978

The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978

1986Movie
Elvis Costello & the Attractions live in Boston & Detroit 1978

Elvis Costello & the Attractions live in Boston & Detroit 1978

Movie
The Pretenders: No Turn Left Unstoned

The Pretenders: No Turn Left Unstoned

2005Movie
From the Big Apple to the Big Easy: The Concert for New Orleans

From the Big Apple to the Big Easy: The Concert for New Orleans

2006Movie
Elvis Costello: North

Elvis Costello: North

2003Movie
If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story
7.0

If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story

2007Movie7.0
Elvis Costello & The Imposters: Club Date - Live in Memphis
6.0

Elvis Costello & The Imposters: Club Date - Live in Memphis

2004Movie6.0
A Prairie Home Companion Live in HD!
10.0

A Prairie Home Companion Live in HD!

2010Movie10.0
Johnny Cash: The Man in Black in Britain
7.0

Johnny Cash: The Man in Black in Britain

2020Movie7.0
Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint: Hot as a Pistol, Keen as a Blade
7.5

Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint: Hot as a Pistol, Keen as a Blade

2006Movie7.5
The Old, Weird America: Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music

The Old, Weird America: Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music

2007Movie
Putting the River in Reverse

Putting the River in Reverse

2006Movie
Hard Rock Calling 2010

Hard Rock Calling 2010

2010Movie
Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach: Sessions at West 54th

Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach: Sessions at West 54th

1998Movie

TV Shows (40)

The Simpsons
8.0

The Simpsons

1989Series8.0
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
5.8

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014Series5.8
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
6.1

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015Series6.1
The Daily Show
6.4

The Daily Show

1996Series6.4
Late Show with David Letterman
6.4

Late Show with David Letterman

1993Series6.4
Frasier
7.7

Frasier

1993Series7.7
Saturday Night Live
6.9

Saturday Night Live

1975Series6.9
Real Time with Bill Maher
6.1

Real Time with Bill Maher

2003Series6.1
The Graham Norton Show
7.2

The Graham Norton Show

2007Series7.2
Two and a Half Men
7.5

Two and a Half Men

2003Series7.5
Top of the Pops
6.6

Top of the Pops

1964Series6.6
The Colbert Report
7.0

The Colbert Report

2005Series7.0
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.3

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003Series5.3
Die Harald Schmidt Show
7.3

Die Harald Schmidt Show

1995Series7.3
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
7.3

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993Series7.3
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
5.4

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992Series5.4
30 Rock
7.5

30 Rock

2006Series7.5
3rd Rock from the Sun
7.5

3rd Rock from the Sun

1996Series7.5
The Larry Sanders Show
7.7

The Larry Sanders Show

1992Series7.7
Have I Got News for You
7.2

Have I Got News for You

1990Series7.2
Austin City Limits
6.3

Austin City Limits

1975Series6.3
Champs-Elysées
6.8

Champs-Elysées

1982Series6.8
The Oscars
7.0

The Oscars

1953Series7.0
CMT Crossroads
8.0

CMT Crossroads

2002Series8.0
TFI Friday
7.1

TFI Friday

1996Series7.1
Treme
7.6

Treme

2010Series7.6
MTV Unplugged
7.1

MTV Unplugged

1989Series7.1
Classic Albums
7.7

Classic Albums

1997Series7.7
Lo + plus

Lo + plus

1995Series
The Comic Strip Presents...
7.4

The Comic Strip Presents...

1982Series7.4
The Frank Skinner Show
7.5

The Frank Skinner Show

1995Series7.5
Legends
5.0

Legends

2006Series5.0
Pete the Cat
7.7

Pete the Cat

2017Series7.7
The Kenny Everett Video Show
7.9

The Kenny Everett Video Show

1978Series7.9
This Is Pop
5.9

This Is Pop

2021Series5.9
Live from the Artists Den
6.0

Live from the Artists Den

2009Series6.0
Hamburg Journal

Hamburg Journal

2011Series
Spectacle: Elvis Costello with...
8.0

Spectacle: Elvis Costello with...

2008Series8.0
Scully
6.5

Scully

1984Series6.5
Words + Music

Words + Music

2025Series