Elvis Costello
Known For: Acting
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: August 25, 1954 (71 years old)
Place of Birth: 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.
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Actor Elvis Costello
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Actor Self
Putting the River in Reverse
Actor Self
Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint: Hot as a Pistol, Keen as a Blade
Actor Self
From the Big Apple to the Big Easy: The Concert for New Orleans
Actor Self
Grand Ole Opry Live
Actor Self - Musician
Before the Music Dies
Actor Self
The Harry Smith Project Live
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The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder: Punk & New Wave
Actor Self (archive footage)
Elvis Costello & Friends
