Actor

Elvis Costello

August 25, 1954 · 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.

Notable work

8
The Simpsons (1989)
as Elvis Costello (voice)
7.5
Two and a Half Men (2003)
as Elvis Costello
6.3
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
as Elvis Costello
6.4
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
as Elvis Costello
7.7
Frasier (1993)
as Ben
7.5
30 Rock (2006)
as Elvis Costello
6.4
The Daily Show (1996)
as Self
7.5
3rd Rock from the Sun (1996)
as Elvis Costello
6.9
Saturday Night Live (1975)
as Self - Musical Guest
4.9
Spice World (1997)
as Elvis Costello
7.5
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years (2016)
as Self
5.8
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
as Self - Musical Guest

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