Elvis Costello
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 25, 1954
- Birthplace
- 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
Elvis Costello & the Attractions live in Boston & Detroit 1978 TBA
Actor
Little Red Robin Hood TBA
as Self, Music
Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson TBA
as Self
- The Voice Still Carries: The Aimee Mann Story
The Voice Still Carries: The Aimee Mann Story 2026
as Self (archive footage)
McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass 2026
as Self
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music 2025
as Self
- Alma Naidu @ Levekusener Jazztage 2025
Alma Naidu @ Levekusener Jazztage 2025 2025
Actor
Elvis Costello & WDR Big Band @ Leverkusener Jazztage 2025 2025
Actor
Record On: The Specials - A Message to You 2024
as Self
Sounds of Liverpool at the BBC 2023
as Self (archive footage)
Roy Orbison Forever 2022
as Self
Lindisfarne's Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story 2021
as Self
Johnny Cash: The Man in Black in Britain 2020
as Self
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show 2020
as Self - Performer
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration 2019
as Self
Tower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen 2018
as Self - Performer
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library 2017
as Self
Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30 2017
as Self
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years 2016
as Self
Elvis Costello - Detour Live at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall 2015
as Self
Lost Songs: The Basement Tapes Continued 2014
as Self
Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance 2013
as Self
Experience Montreux 2013
as Self
Elvis Costello & The Imposters: The Return Of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook 2012
as Self - Performer
A MusiCares Tribute to Neil Young 2011
as Self
I Was There: When the Beatles Played the Cavern 2011
as Self (archive footage)
Love Shines 2010
as Self
- Hard Rock Calling 2010
Hard Rock Calling 2010 2010
as Self
A Prairie Home Companion Live in HD! 2010
as Self - Singer
Live From Bonnaroo 2009 2009
as Self
A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All! 2008
as Self
Memento Mori 2008
as Self
If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story 2007
as Self
Delirious 2007
as Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello: Live: A Case for Song 2007
as Self - Vocals, Guitar
Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic 2007
as Self
The Old, Weird America: Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music 2007
as Self
Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint: Hot as a Pistol, Keen as a Blade 2006
as Self
The Harry Smith Project Live 2006
as Self
Before the Music Dies 2006
as Self - Musician
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 2006
as Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello & Friends 2006
as Self (archive footage)
Putting the River in Reverse 2006
as Self
Grand Ole Opry Live 2006
as Self
The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder: Punk & New Wave 2006
as Self
From the Big Apple to the Big Easy: The Concert for New Orleans 2006
as Self
Johnny Vegas: 18 Stone of Idiot - Unseen and Uncut 2005
as Guest
- The Pretenders: No Turn Left Unstoned
The Pretenders: No Turn Left Unstoned 2005
as Self
Elvis Costello: The Right Spectacle - The Very Best of Elvis Costello 2005
as Self - Performer
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today 2005
as Self
Off The Beaten Path: A Road Trip With Elvis & Pete 2005
as Self
Live Aid 2004
as Self
Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile 2004
as Self
De-Lovely 2004
as Musical Performer - "Let's Misbehave"
Johnny Cash: The Last Great American 2004
as Self
Elvis Costello & The Imposters: Club Date - Live in Memphis 2004
as Self
Cold Mountain 2003
Songs
Emmylou Harris: From a Deeper Well 2003
as Self
I Love Your Work 2003
as Self
Elvis Costello: North 2003
as Self
The Shape of Things 2003
Original Music Composer
Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin' 2003
as Self
Freedom Beat 2003
as Self
There's Only One Paul McCartney 2002
as Self
A Tribute To Burt Bacharach & Hal David 2001
as Self
Prison Song 2001
as Public Defender / Teacher
Unleaded 2000
as Elvis Costello, Songs
Behind the Scenes of 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me' 1999
as Self
In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story 1999
as Self
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special 1999
as Self
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me 1999
as Elvis Costello
Here, There and Everywhere: A Concert for Linda 1999
as Self
200 Cigarettes 1999
as Self
Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree 1999
as Self
- Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach: Sessions at West 54th
Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach: Sessions at West 54th 1998
as Self
Brian Wilson’s Imagination 1998
as Self
Burt Bacharach: One Amazing Night 1998
as Self
Spice World 1997
as Elvis Costello
Tony Bennett's New York 1996
as Self
Grace of My Heart 1996
Songs
Tony Bennett: MTV Unplugged 1994
as Self
Dusty 1994
as Self - Interviewee
Philip K Dick: A Day in the Afterlife 1994
as Self - Interviewee
September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill 1994
as Self
Weird Nightmare 1993
as Self
- Rabbit Ears - Tom Thumb
Rabbit Ears - Tom Thumb 1991
Music
Elvis Costello and the Brodsky Quartet - The Juliet Letters 1991
as Self
Paul McCartney: Put It There 1989
as Self
Elvis Costello & Friends Live at Sweetwater 1989
Actor
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night 1988
as Self - Guitar/Electric Organ/Harmonica
Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo 1987
as Self - Performer
Straight to Hell 1987
as Hives The Butler
Chet Baker Live at Ronnie Scott's 1986
as Self
Club Paradise 1986
Theme Song Performance
- The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978
The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978 1986
as Self
No Surrender 1985
as Rosco De Ville
Live Aid 1985
as Self
The Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel 1984
as Stone Deaf A & R Man
- The Last Chance Dance
The Last Chance Dance 1984
Songs
George Jones: With a Little Help from His Friends 1981
as Self
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea 1981
as Self
Elvis Costello & The Attractions Live in Montreaux 1980
as Self - Performer
Americathon 1979
as The Earl of Manchester
Elvis Costello and The Attractions: Live at The Capitol Theatre 1978
as Self
If It Ain't Stiff, It Ain't Worth a Fuck 1978
as Self
Credits from TMDB.