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