Elvis Costello profile
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Elvis Costello

25th August 1954 Paddington, London, England, UK Acting

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.

95 Movies 39 TV Shows 134 Credits
Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

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De-Lovely 2nd July 2004 as Musical Performer - "Let's Misbehave"
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Dusty 2nd May 1994 as Self - Interviewee
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Treme 11th April 2010 as Elvis Costello
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30 Rock 11th October 2006 as Elvis Costello
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Scully 14th May 1984 as Henry Scully