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Elvis Costello

Date of birth: 1954-08-25

Place of birth: Paddington, London, England, UK

Known for: Acting

Also known as: Declan Patrick MacManus, OBE, Napoleon Dynamite, The Imposter , 엘비스 코스텔로 , D.P. Costello, Declan Costello, Elvis MacManus, Howard Coward, Declan MacManus

Elvis Costello

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.

Movie Credits

There's Only One Paul McCartney
0

There's Only One Paul McCartney

2002-06-02

An affectionate portrait of the man and the musician in a week that sees the ex-Beatie playing at th

Spice World
2.5

Spice World

1997-12-18

World famous pop group the Spice Girls zip around London in their luxurious double decker tour bus h

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
3.2

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

2006-08-04

The fastest man on four wheels, Ricky Bobby, is one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history. A big

Straight to Hell
2.7

Straight to Hell

1987-06-26

A gang of bank robbers with a suitcase full of money go to the desert to hide out. After burying the

The Pretenders: No Turn Left Unstoned
0

The Pretenders: No Turn Left Unstoned

2005-10-10

The documentary film traces the history of The Pretenders, from Chrissie Hynde's roots in Akron, Ohi

Delirious
3.2

Delirious

2007-07-04

Les, a small-time celebrity photographer desperate to make it big, befriends Toby, a homeless young

Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story
3.5

Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story

2021-11-26

Brit Award-winner Sam Fender goes in search of a musical hero from another era - the late, great, Al

Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach: Sessions at West 54th
0

Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach: Sessions at West 54th

1998-10-18

Meet the match made in pop heaven, when the singer-songwriter and the 1960s hitmaking composer colla

Elvis Costello and the Brodsky Quartet - The Juliet Letters
0

Elvis Costello and the Brodsky Quartet - The Juliet Letters

1991-01-01

Live Aid
3.9

Live Aid

1985-07-13

Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the Joh

A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!
3.5

A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!

2008-11-23

Hark! The Herald Pundit Sings! America’s favorite Christmas tradition is now on DVD! Families have g

Tony Bennett: MTV Unplugged
0

Tony Bennett: MTV Unplugged

1994-06-01

Tony Bennett's MTV Unplugged The Video features 22 of Tony's greatest songs recorded in the unplugge

Chet Baker Live at Ronnie Scott's
0

Chet Baker Live at Ronnie Scott's

1986-09-01

Chet Baker plows a uniquely individual furrow in the field of jazz. His trumpet playing is beautiful

Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
3.8

Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

1988-01-03

Recorded live at the Coconut Grove in Los Angeles, Roy is joined by an eclectic ensemble of rock and

Americathon
1.8

Americathon

1979-08-10

In a story told in narrative flashbacks, a young TV consultant is hired by the President of a bankru

Sounds of Liverpool at the BBC
4.5

Sounds of Liverpool at the BBC

2023-05-06

It’s the city that gave birth to The Beatles, inspired Gerry to ride that ferry, and spawned Bunnyme

In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story
2.9

In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story

1999-10-07

Roy Orbison - In Dreams is the ultimate exclusive music documentary of the life of Roy Orbison. It p

September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill
0

September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill

1994-01-25

Filmmaker Larry Weinstein stages a wide range of performances in tribute to the compositions of Kurt

George Jones: With a Little Help from His Friends
0

George Jones: With a Little Help from His Friends

1981-07-11

A tribute to country singer George Jones held at the Los Angeles Country Club. The program opens wit

Here, There and Everywhere: A Concert for Linda
0

Here, There and Everywhere: A Concert for Linda

1999-04-10

A benefit tribute to Linda McCartney, wife of Paul McCartney, held at the Royal Albert Hall in Londo

No Surrender
3.3

No Surrender

1985-09-11

It's New Year's Eve in Thatcher's de-industrialising Britain. The scene is set at a seedy bar in Liv

Paul McCartney: Put It There
4

Paul McCartney: Put It There

1989-06-10

This fascinating hour-long documentary film takes the viewer to the heart of the creative process, f

Elvis Costello & The Imposters: Club Date - Live in Memphis
3

Elvis Costello & The Imposters: Club Date - Live in Memphis

2004-01-01

An Elvis Costello concert film with guest Emmylou Harris.

Memento Mori
0

Memento Mori

2008-03-14

Profile of the band who has helped to save Irish traditional music from disappearing, spreading its

Putting the River in Reverse
0

Putting the River in Reverse

2006-04-06

Music legend Elvis Costello journeys to New Orleans to celebrate the songbook and spirit of the hurr

Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint: Hot as a Pistol, Keen as a Blade
3.8

Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint: Hot as a Pistol, Keen as a Blade

2006-12-05

"Hot as a Pistol, Keen as a Blade", released December 5, 2006, captures that tour's scintillating co

Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin'
5

Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin'

2003-05-26

Country music legend and American icon Willie Nelson is joined on stage by some of the biggest names

A Tribute To Burt Bacharach & Hal David
3.3

A Tribute To Burt Bacharach & Hal David

2001-12-31

Pop music wouldn't be the same without one of the world's best-loved songwriting teams - Burt Bachar

Love Shines
2.5

Love Shines

2010-10-08

An atmospheric quest film, Love Shines follows Canadian songwriter Ron Sexsmith as he embarks on a l

Tony Bennett's New York
0

Tony Bennett's New York

1996-12-22

Once dubbed the 'king of cool', a look at the man behind the silky voice as Tony Bennett - civil rig

200 Cigarettes
2.9

200 Cigarettes

1999-02-26

In 1981 New York City, a collection of twentysomethings try to cope with relationships, loneliness,

Roy Orbison Forever
3.8

Roy Orbison Forever

2022-08-12

This music documentary celebrates the five-time Grammy-winning Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. The progra

The Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel
0

The Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel

1984-11-03

Janie, daughter of Commander Jackson, the head of D15, has been kidnapped and there are only two men

Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance
2.9

Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance

2013-11-09

Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance, the first-ever documentary portrait of one of the greatest musicians

Lost Songs: The Basement Tapes Continued
3.6

Lost Songs: The Basement Tapes Continued

2014-11-21

A documentary that goes behind the scenes with some of today's most talented songwriters as they mak

Elvis Costello: Live: A Case for Song
0

Elvis Costello: Live: A Case for Song

2007-06-26

1. Little Atoms 2. Pump It Up 3. Why Can't A Man Stand Alone? 4. You Bowed Down 5. Temptati

Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree
3.1

Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree

1999-02-05

Release in March 1987, U2's The Joshua Tree quickly became the fastest-selling album in British char

Hard Rock Calling 2010
0

Hard Rock Calling 2010

2010-06-25

Hard Rock Calling is an established London open air music event which showcases well known internati

Experience Montreux
0

Experience Montreux

2013-06-18

Filmed in high definition 3D, this set brings together the Experience Montreux film plus concert per

Elvis Costello: North
0

Elvis Costello: North

2003-09-15

Bonus DVD featuring Elvis Costello videos of "Still", "Fallen" and "North".

A MusiCares Tribute to Neil Young
3.5

A MusiCares Tribute to Neil Young

2011-05-31

On January 29, 2010, Neil Young was honored as the 2010 MusiCares Person of the Year. At a gala even

Freedom Beat
0

Freedom Beat

2003-01-05

On January 5, 1988, Artists Against Apartheid held a huge show in London to protest against the raci

Brian Wilson’s Imagination
0

Brian Wilson’s Imagination

1998-08-24

This documentary includes footage from a Brian Wilson solo concert and documents the making of his 1

The Specials: A Message to You
3.8

The Specials: A Message to You

2024-03-19

The Specials don’t just write memorable songs - they soundtrack moments in history. This film explor

Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
3.5

Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile

2004-10-05

This film tells (using modern day interviews and archival footage and sound tapes) the story of how

If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story
3.5

If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story

2007-12-14

Adrian Edmondson narrates a documentary chronicling the story of Stiff Records, a tiny independent t

Unleaded
3.5

Unleaded

2000-07-19

Passionate about the singer Elvis Costello, Ulysses works every Saturday at a gas station in the mid

Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic
0

Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic

2007-05-01

Tony Bennett's most recent album Duets: An American Classic featured Bennett recording duets of his

Elvis Costello - Detour Live at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
3.5

Elvis Costello - Detour Live at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

2015-06-15

Elvis Costello performs for his hometown audience.

Philip K Dick: A Day in the Afterlife
2.6

Philip K Dick: A Day in the Afterlife

1994-04-09

A poetic look at the life and legacy of legendary author Philip K. Dick (1928-1982), who wrote over

The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
3.8

The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years

2016-09-15

The Beatles stormed through Europe's music scene in 1963, and, in 1964, they conquered America. Thei

The Old, Weird America: Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music
0

The Old, Weird America: Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music

2007-02-01

The Old, Weird America tracks the history of the Anthology of American Folk Music from its initial c

From the Big Apple to the Big Easy: The Concert for New Orleans
0

From the Big Apple to the Big Easy: The Concert for New Orleans

2006-01-01

Elton John, Lenny Kravitz, Bette Midler, Cindy Lauper, Elvis Costello and more perform a live concer

De-Lovely
3.1

De-Lovely

2004-07-02

From Paris to Venice to Broadway to Hollywood, the lives of Cole Porter and his wife, Linda Lee Thom

Tower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen
5

Tower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen

2018-01-03

A star-studded musical celebration in tribute to Leonard Cohen—the Montreal-born writer, composer, p

I Was There: When the Beatles Played the Cavern
2.5

I Was There: When the Beatles Played the Cavern

2011-02-09

I Was There…When the Beatles Played The Cavern tells the story of the underground venue which has be

Elvis Costello & The Attractions Live in Montreaux
0

Elvis Costello & The Attractions Live in Montreaux

1980-07-12

Elvis Costello & The Attractions tear through 20 songs from the Lake Geneva shoreline.

Elvis Costello: The Right Spectacle - The Very Best of Elvis Costello
0

Elvis Costello: The Right Spectacle - The Very Best of Elvis Costello

2005-09-27

This DVD, a unique collection of the visual works of Elvis Costello, boasts a grand total of 27 vide

Elvis Costello & The Imposters: The Return Of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook
0

Elvis Costello & The Imposters: The Return Of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook

2012-04-02

The Spectacular Spinning Songbook made its first appearance in 1986 in Los Angeles during the "Coste

Dusty
4

Dusty

1994-05-02

A career retrospective celebrating the timeless music of one of the world's greatest singer–Dusty Sp

Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
0

Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo

1987-11-16

Elvis Costello & The Confederates are captured Live at Tokyo's Sun Plaza Hall for Japanese Televisio

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
3.1

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me

1999-06-08

When diabolical genius Dr. Evil travels back in time to steal superspy Austin Powers's ‘mojo,’ Austi

Live Aid
4.6

Live Aid

2004-11-16

4 × DVD, The broadcast of the biggest benefit concert in history, organized by Bob Geldof and Midge

Weird Nightmare
0

Weird Nightmare

1993-01-01

A tribute to Charles Mingus.

Ex Libris: The New York Public Library
3.2

Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

2017-09-13

A documentary about how a dominant cultural and demographic institution both sustains their traditio

If It Ain't Stiff, It Ain't Worth a Fuck
3.5

If It Ain't Stiff, It Ain't Worth a Fuck

1978-02-17

Legendary documentary of the 1977 package tour arranged by David Robinson and Andrew Jakeman ("Kake

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
4.7

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

2019-11-09

C is for Celebrate! Join host Joseph Gordon-Levitt and the residents of Sesame Street - human and mo

Grand Ole Opry Live
0

Grand Ole Opry Live

2006-02-18

In addition to the vintage look of the show, which also featured original TV ads for Martha White fl

Burt Bacharach: One Amazing Night
0

Burt Bacharach: One Amazing Night

1998-04-15

One Amazing Night is a 1998 live tribute show performed by artists such as Dionne Warwick, Elvis Cos

Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
0

Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today

2005-07-13

This concert film was created for the London premiére launch of Live Aid on dvd in November 2004. It

Before the Music Dies
3.5

Before the Music Dies

2006-11-02

B4MD tells the story of American music at this precarious moment. Filmakers Andrew Shapter and Joel

The Harry Smith Project Live
0

The Harry Smith Project Live

2006-11-07

Hal Willner's Harry Smith Project concerts in London, New York and Los Angeles celebrated the eccent

A Prairie Home Companion Live in HD!
5

A Prairie Home Companion Live in HD!

2010-02-04

Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show
0

Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show

2020-07-07

Happy 80th Birthday, Ringo! The Big Birthday Show is a Starr-studded charity broadcast with featured

Prison Song
2.6

Prison Song

2001-04-27

Elijah has been bounced from group home to group home throughout his turbulent young life. What has

Elvis Costello and The Attractions: Live at The Capitol Theatre
0

Elvis Costello and The Attractions: Live at The Capitol Theatre

1978-05-05

Elvis Costello and The Attractions from Passaic, New Jersey 1978.

Elvis Costello and The Attractions: Live on Rockpalast
0

Elvis Costello and The Attractions: Live on Rockpalast

1978-07-02

Elvis Costello and The Attractions perform live in Koln, Germany.

Johnny Cash: The Last Great American
5

Johnny Cash: The Last Great American

2004-02-27

This first major retrospective of Cash's life, times and music features contributions from his daugh

I Love Your Work
2.3

I Love Your Work

2003-10-05

A fictional movie star, Gray Evans, goes through the disintegration of his marriage, his gradual men

Johnny Cash: The Man in Black in Britain
3.5

Johnny Cash: The Man in Black in Britain

2020-11-22

Documentary examining the unique connections the singer shared with Britain, and what made the UK su

Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
0

Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

1981-03-29

Organized by Paul McCartney and the United Nations, these concerts were in response to the 1975-79 K

The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder: Punk & New Wave
0

The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder: Punk & New Wave

2006-01-24

This 2-DVD set captures explosive live performances and revealing interviews on DVD for the first ti

Emmylou Harris: From a Deeper Well
4.3

Emmylou Harris: From a Deeper Well

2003-12-19

Profile of veteran country singer Emmylou Harris, witnessing the heady success of her career while a

Elvis Costello & Friends
0

Elvis Costello & Friends

2006-05-19

Decades Rock Live Presents Elvis Costello and Friends, Elvis Costello performs with special guests i

Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson
0

Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson

Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson is a 2024 tribute concert held at the

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
3.9

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

2025-01-27

Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos

Live From Bonnaroo 2009
0

Live From Bonnaroo 2009

2009-12-15

Features live clips and 16 artists performances from Bonnaroo 2009 in Manchester, TN. Performances

The Beatle and the Bass
0

The Beatle and the Bass

The epic story behind Paul McCartney‘s stolen bass guitar, which was returned to him in 2024 after 5

The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978
0

The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978

1986-06-01

A compilation of performances by bands taken from his previous TV shows in the late 70's, such as "S

Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
0

Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30

2017-02-24

Black and White Night 30 is a re-imagined, re-edited, remastered and expanded version of the origina

Elvis Costello & WDR Big Band @ Leverkusener Jazztage 2025
0

Elvis Costello & WDR Big Band @ Leverkusener Jazztage 2025

2025-01-01

His performance with the WDR Big Band at the Leverkusen Jazz Days is a premiere and an absolute high

Alma Naidu @ Levekusener Jazztage 2025
0

Alma Naidu @ Levekusener Jazztage 2025

2025-01-01

At the Leverkusen Jazz Festival, Alma Naidu performs on the piano- her favourite instrument- accompa

Behind the Scenes of 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me'
0

Behind the Scenes of 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me'

1999-11-16

A look at the production of "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me", the 1999 hit comedy sequel, sta

Elvis Costello & Friends Live at Sweetwater
0

Elvis Costello & Friends Live at Sweetwater

1989-04-24

Village Music was a little record store in Mill Valley California and its owner, John Goddard, threw

Off The Beaten Path: A Road Trip With Elvis & Pete
0

Off The Beaten Path: A Road Trip With Elvis & Pete

2005-04-19

Elvis Costello and Peter Thomas take a road trip and discuss Blues music in America. Included as a b