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 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 (135 titles)
8.4MovieMcCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass
Self · 2026
ShowWords + Music
Self · 2025
7.8MovieLadies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Self · 2025
MovieElvis Costello & WDR Big Band @ Leverkusener Jazztage 2025
2025
Alma Naidu @ Levekusener Jazztage 2025
2025
7.5MovieRecord On: The Specials - A Message to You
Self · 2024
9.0MovieSounds of Liverpool at the BBC
Self (archive footage) · 2023
7.5MovieRoy Orbison Forever
Self · 2022
7.0MovieLindisfarne's Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story
Self · 2021
5.9ShowThis Is Pop
Self (archive footage) · 2021
7.0MovieJohnny Cash: The Man in Black in Britain
Self · 2020
MovieRingo Starr’s Big Birthday Show
Self - Performer · 2020
9.3MovieSesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Self · 2019
10.0MovieTower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen
Self - Performer · 2018
7.7ShowPete the Cat
Pete's Dad (voice) · 2017
6.4MovieEx Libris: The New York Public Library
Self · 2017
MovieRoy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
Self · 2017
7.5MovieThe Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
Self · 2016
6.1ShowThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self · 2015
7.0MovieElvis Costello - Detour Live at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Self · 2015
7.3MovieLost Songs: The Basement Tapes Continued
Self · 2014
5.8ShowThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Musical Guest · 2014
5.7MovieElvis Costello: Mystery Dance
Self · 2013
MovieExperience Montreux
Self · 2013
MovieElvis Costello & The Imposters: The Return Of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook
Self - Performer · 2012
7.0MovieA MusiCares Tribute to Neil Young
Self · 2011
Hamburg Journal
self · 2011
5.0MovieI Was There: When the Beatles Played the Cavern
Self (archive footage) · 2011
5.0MovieLove Shines
Self · 2010
Hard Rock Calling 2010
Self · 2010