Elvis Costello
Acting
Born: 1954-08-25 in Paddington, 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.
Known For
The Simpsons
Elvis Costello (voice)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Musical Guest
Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Musical Guest
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Musical Guest
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest
The Daily Show
Self
Top of the Pops
Self (archive footage)
Frasier
Ben
Real Time with Bill Maher
Self
The Graham Norton Show
Self
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
Two and a Half Men
Elvis Costello
The Colbert Report
Self
Die Harald Schmidt Show
Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
30 Rock
Elvis Costello
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Musical Guest
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Self - Musical Guest
The Larry Sanders Show
Elvis Costello
Have I Got News for You
Self
Austin City Limits
Self
3rd Rock from the Sun
Elvis Costello
Champs-Elysées
Self
Classic Albums
Self
The Oscars
Self
CMT Crossroads
Self
TFI Friday
MTV Unplugged
Self
Treme
Elvis Costello
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Elvis Costello
The Frank Skinner Show
Self
The Comic Strip Presents...
Stone Deaf A & R Man
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Elvis Costello
Lo + plus
Self
Pete the Cat
Pete's Dad (voice)
The Kenny Everett Video Show
Self
Legends
Self