Elvis Costello
Darsteller, Komponist, Produzent
25. August 1954 (71 Jahre)
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.
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
| 2018 | Pete the Cat: A Very Groovy Christmas · as Pete's Dad |
| 2017 | Pete the Cat · as Pete's Dad (voice) |
| 2009 | The Goode Family · as Professor Meadauf plex.tv |
| 2004 | De-Lovely · as Musical Performer - "let's Misbehave" |
| 2001 | Prison Song · as Public Defender / Teacher |
| 2000 | The 100 Greatest TV Ads · as R. Whites Boy |
| 1998 | The Irish in America: Long Journey Home · as Cast |
| 1993 | Frasier · as Ben |
| 1989 | The Simpsons · as Elvis Costello (voice) |
| 1987 | Straight to Hell · as Hives The Butler |
| 1985 | No Surrender · as Rosco De Ville |
| 1984 | Scully · as Henry Scully |
| 1982 | The Comic Strip Presents... · as Stone Deaf A & R Man |
| 1979 | Americathon · as The Earl Of Manchester |
| 2003 | The Shape of Things · as Original Music Composer |
| 1995 | Jake's Progress · as Composer |
| 1991 | |
| 1991 |
| 2008 | Spectacle: Elvis Costello With... · as Executive Producer |
| 2003 | Cold Mountain · as Songs |
| 2002 | One Hundred Million Stars Falling from the Sky · as Theme Song Performance |
| 2000 | Unleaded · as Songs |
| 1986 | Club Paradise · as Theme Song Performance |