Elvis Costello
Known For
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.
Most Known For
The Simpsons
as Elvis Costello (voice)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self - Musical Guest
The Daily Show
as Self
Two and a Half Men
as Elvis Costello
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest
Frasier
as Ben
The Graham Norton Show
as Self
The Colbert Report
as Self
Real Time with Bill Maher
as Self
30 Rock
as Elvis Costello
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Guest
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Musical Guest
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
Die Harald Schmidt Show
as Self
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
as Self - Musical Guest
3rd Rock from the Sun
as Elvis Costello
Have I Got News for You
as Self
Champs-Elysées
as Self
The Oscars
as Self