Elvis Costello
Born August 25, 1954 (Age: 71)
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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.
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.
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Filmography
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025
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as Self
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Age: 70
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library
2017
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as Self
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Age: 63
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
2016
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as Self
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Age: 62
Live From Bonnaroo 2009
2009
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as Self
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Age: 55
Delirious
2007
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as Elvis Costello
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Age: 52
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
2006
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as Elvis Costello
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Age: 51
Putting the River in Reverse
2006
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as Self
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Age: 51
Off The Beaten Path: A Road Trip With Elvis & Pete
2005
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as Self
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Age: 50
De-Lovely
2004
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as Musical Performer - "Let's Misbehave"
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Age: 49
Unleaded
2000
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as Elvis Costello
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Age: 45
Behind the Scenes of 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me'
1999
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as Self
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Age: 45
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
1999
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as Elvis Costello
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Age: 44
Here, There and Everywhere: A Concert for Linda
1999
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as Self
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Age: 44
200 Cigarettes
1999
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as Self
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Age: 44
No Image
Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach: Sessions at West 54th
1998
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as Self
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Age: 44
Brian Wilson’s Imagination
1998
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as Self
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Age: 43
Burt Bacharach: One Amazing Night
1998
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as Self
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Age: 43
Spice World
1997
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as Elvis Costello
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Age: 43
Tony Bennett's New York
1996
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as Self
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Age: 42
Elvis Costello and the Brodsky Quartet - The Juliet Letters
1991
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as Self
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Age: 36
Elvis Costello & Friends Live at Sweetwater
1989
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as
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Age: 34
No Image
The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978
1986
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as Self
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Age: 31
Live Aid
1985
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as Self
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Age: 30
The Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel
1984
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as Stone Deaf A & R Man
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Age: 30