
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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- 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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