Elvis Costello
Known for Acting · 134 credits
- Born
- 1954-08-25 (age 71)
- Place of birth
- Paddington, London, England, UK
- Also known as
- Declan Patrick MacManus, OBE · Napoleon Dynamite · The Imposter · 엘비스 코스텔로 · D.P. Costello · Declan Costello
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.
Known For
The Simpsons
1989
as Elvis Costello (voice)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self - Musical Guest
The Daily Show
1996
as Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self / Self - Musical Guest
Late Show with David Letterman
1993
as Self - Musical Guest
Two and a Half Men
2003
as Elvis Costello
TV Shows (39)
The Simpsons
1989
as Elvis Costello (voice)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self - Musical Guest
The Daily Show
1996
as Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self / Self - Musical Guest
Late Show with David Letterman
1993
as Self - Musical Guest
Two and a Half Men
2003
as Elvis Costello
The Graham Norton Show
2007
as Self
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Musical Guest
Real Time with Bill Maher
2003
as Self
Frasier
1993
as Ben
The Colbert Report
2005
as Self
Top of the Pops
1964
as Self (archive footage)
30 Rock
2006
as Elvis Costello
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self
Die Harald Schmidt Show
1995
as Self
Have I Got News for You
1990
as Self
Champs-Elysées
1982
as Self
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
as Self - Guest / Self - Musical Guest
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
as Self - Musical Guest
3rd Rock from the Sun
1996
as Elvis Costello
The Larry Sanders Show
1992
as Elvis Costello
The Oscars
1953
as Self
Austin City Limits
1975
as Self
The Comic Strip Presents...
1982
as Stone Deaf A & R Man
MTV Unplugged
1989
as Self
Treme
2010
as Elvis Costello
Classic Albums
1997
as Self
Legends
2006
as Self
CMT Crossroads
2002
as Self
The Frank Skinner Show
1995
as Self
Lo + plus
1995
as Self
This Is Pop
2021
as Self (archive footage)
Pete the Cat
2017
as Pete's Dad (voice)
Hamburg Journal
2011
as self
Live from the Artists Den
2009
as Self
The Kenny Everett Video Show
1978
as Self
Scully
1984
as Henry Scully
Spectacle: Elvis Costello with...
2008
as Self
Words + Music
2025
as Self
Movies (95)
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
1999
as Elvis Costello
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
2006
as Elvis Costello
Spice World
1997
as Elvis Costello
De-Lovely
2004
as Musical Performer - "Let's Misbehave"
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025
as Self
200 Cigarettes
1999
as Self
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
2016
as Self
Live Aid
1985
as Self
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2019
as Self
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988
as Self - Guitar/Electric Organ/Harmonica
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
2005
as Self
Delirious
2007
as Elvis Costello
Prison Song
2001
as Public Defender / Teacher
Americathon
1979
as The Earl of Manchester
I Love Your Work
2003
as Self
Lindisfarne's Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story
2021
as Self
Straight to Hell
1987
as Hives The Butler
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library
2017
as Self
Live Aid
2004
as Self
Philip K Dick: A Day in the Afterlife
1994
as Self - Interviewee
Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson
2024
as Self
Tower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen
2018
as Self - Performer
The Old, Weird America: Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music
2007
as Self
Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
2004
as Self
The Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel
1984
as Stone Deaf A & R Man
Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
2017
as Self
No Surrender
1985
as Rosco De Ville
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
1981
as Self
Johnny Cash: The Man in Black in Britain
2020
as Self
If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story
2007
as Self
There's Only One Paul McCartney
2002
as Self
In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story
1999
as Self
Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic
2007
as Self
A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!
2008
as Self
Love Shines
2010
as Self
I Was There: When the Beatles Played the Cavern
2011
as Self (archive footage)
Paul McCartney: Put It There
1989
as Self
Grand Ole Opry Live
2006
as Self
Dusty
1994
as Self - Interviewee
If It Ain't Stiff, It Ain't Worth a Fuck
1978
as Self
Behind the Scenes of 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me'
1999
as Self
Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree
1999
as Self
The Pretenders: No Turn Left Unstoned
2005
as Self
The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder: Punk & New Wave
2006
as Self
Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin'
2003
as Self
A MusiCares Tribute to Neil Young
2011
as Self
Before the Music Dies
2006
as Self - Musician
A Tribute To Burt Bacharach & Hal David
2001
as Self
Johnny Cash: The Last Great American
2004
as Self
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show
2020
as Self - Performer
From the Big Apple to the Big Easy: The Concert for New Orleans
2006
as Self
Emmylou Harris: From a Deeper Well
2003
as Self
Sounds of Liverpool at the BBC
2023
as Self (archive footage)
Lost Songs: The Basement Tapes Continued
2014
as Self
A Prairie Home Companion Live in HD!
2010
as Self - Singer
Burt Bacharach: One Amazing Night
1998
as Self
McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass
2026
as Self
Record On: The Specials - A Message to You
2024
as Self
Tony Bennett's New York
1996
as Self
Live From Bonnaroo 2009
2009
as Self
Elvis Costello & Friends
2006
as Self (archive footage)
George Jones: With a Little Help from His Friends
1981
as Self
Elvis Costello & The Imposters: Club Date - Live in Memphis
2004
as Self
Freedom Beat
2003
as Self
Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint: Hot as a Pistol, Keen as a Blade
2006
as Self
Elvis Costello - Detour Live at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
2015
as Self
Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance
2013
as Self
Weird Nightmare
1993
as Self
Roy Orbison Forever
2022
as Self
The Harry Smith Project Live
2006
as Self
Brian Wilson’s Imagination
1998
as Self
Here, There and Everywhere: A Concert for Linda
1999
as Self
Unleaded
2000
as Elvis Costello
September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill
1994
as Self
Putting the River in Reverse
2006
as Self
Elvis Costello and The Attractions: Live at The Capitol Theatre
1978
as Self
Elvis Costello: The Right Spectacle - The Very Best of Elvis Costello
2005
as Self - Performer
Elvis Costello & Friends Live at Sweetwater
1989
Elvis Costello & The Imposters: The Return Of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook
2012
as Self - Performer
Elvis Costello & The Attractions Live in Montreaux
1980
as Self - Performer
Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach: Sessions at West 54th
1998
as Self
Hard Rock Calling 2010
2010
as Self
Chet Baker Live at Ronnie Scott's
1986
as Self
The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978
1986
as Self
Experience Montreux
2013
as Self
Memento Mori
2008
as Self
Elvis Costello: Live: A Case for Song
2007
as Self - Vocals, Guitar
Tony Bennett: MTV Unplugged
1994
as Self
Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
1987
as Self - Performer
Elvis Costello and The Attractions: Live on Rockpalast
1978
as Self
Off The Beaten Path: A Road Trip With Elvis & Pete
2005
as Self
Elvis Costello and the Brodsky Quartet - The Juliet Letters
1991
as Self
Alma Naidu @ Levekusener Jazztage 2025
2025
Elvis Costello & WDR Big Band @ Leverkusener Jazztage 2025
2025
Elvis Costello: North
2003
as Self
About Elvis Costello
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 Tr… With 134 credits spanning from 1953 to 2026, Elvis Costello has appeared in 95 films and 39 TV shows.
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Most Popular Elvis Costello Movies
- Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) — as Elvis Costello
- Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) — as Elvis Costello
- Spice World (1997) — as Elvis Costello
- De-Lovely (2004) — as Musical Performer - "Let's Misbehave"
- Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music (2025) — as Self
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