Elvis Costello
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.
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ActingBirthday
August 25, 1954Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
86Place of birth
Paddington, London, England, UKAlso known as
Declan Patrick MacManus, OBE, Napoleon Dynamite, The Imposter , 엘비스 코스텔로![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/mYg00svLkVJlxEAiiyaOSHUz8nl.jpg)
Cast credits
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Spice World
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Straight to Hell
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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
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Delirious
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A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!
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Live Aid
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Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
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Americathon
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In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story
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No Surrender
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Paul McCartney: Put It There
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Elvis Costello & The Imposters: Club Date - Live in Memphis
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Elvis Costello Allen Toussaint - Hot as a Pistol Keen as a Blade
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A Tribute To Burt Bacharach & Hal David
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Love Shines
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Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance
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Lost Songs: The Basement Tapes Continued
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Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree
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Experience Montreux
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