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
McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass
2026
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as Self
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Age: 71
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
Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
2017
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as Self
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Age: 62
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
2016
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as Self
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Age: 62
I Was There: When the Beatles Played the Cavern
2011
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 56
A Prairie Home Companion Live in HD!
2010
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as Self - Singer
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Age: 55
Live From Bonnaroo 2009
2009
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as Self
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Age: 55
If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story
2007
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as Self
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Age: 53
Delirious
2007
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as Elvis Costello
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Age: 52
Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic
2007
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as Self
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Age: 52
The Harry Smith Project Live
2006
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as Self
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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
Grand Ole Opry Live
2006
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as Self
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Age: 51
The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder: Punk & New Wave
2006
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as Self
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Age: 51
No Image
The Pretenders: No Turn Left Unstoned
2005
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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
I Love Your Work
2003
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as Self
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Age: 49
There's Only One Paul McCartney
2002
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as Self
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Age: 47
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
Tony Bennett: MTV Unplugged
1994
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as Self
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Age: 39
Weird Nightmare
1993
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as Self
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Age: 38
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
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988
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as Self - Guitar/Electric Organ/Harmonica
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Age: 33
Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
1987
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as Self - Performer
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Age: 33
Straight to Hell
1987
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as Hives The Butler
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Age: 32
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
No Surrender
1985
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as Rosco De Ville
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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
George Jones: With a Little Help from His Friends
1981
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as Self
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Age: 26
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
1981
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as Self
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Age: 26
Elvis Costello & The Attractions Live in Montreaux
1980
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as Self - Performer
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Age: 25
Elvis Costello and The Attractions: Live on Rockpalast
1978
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as Self
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Age: 23
Elvis Costello and The Attractions: Live at The Capitol Theatre
1978
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as Self
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Age: 23
If It Ain't Stiff, It Ain't Worth a Fuck
1978
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as Self
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Age: 23