About
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), or simply Elvis, was an American singer and actor. Dubbed the "King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix of influences across color lines during a transformative era in race relations, led him to both great success and initial controversy. Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, and relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, with his family when he was 13 years old. His music career began there in 1954, recording at Sun Records with producer Sam Phillips, who wanted to bring the sound of European-American music to a wider audience. Presley, on rhythm acoustic guitar, and accompanied by lead guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black, was a pioneer of...
Known for
Dancing with the StarsSeries • 2005
ElvisMovie • 2022
Jailhouse RockMovie • 1957
King CreoleMovie • 1958
Flaming StarMovie • 1960
Blue HawaiiMovie • 1961
Love Me TenderMovie • 1956
Frankie and JohnnyMovie • 1966
Girl HappyMovie • 1965
That's Entertainment! IIIMovie • 1994
Viva Las VegasMovie • 1964
It Happened at the World's FairMovie • 1963
Kid GalahadMovie • 1962
Wild in the CountryMovie • 1961
Kissin' CousinsMovie • 1964
La Classe américaineMovie • 1993
Double TroubleMovie • 1967
Harum ScarumMovie • 1965
SpinoutMovie • 1966
Girls! Girls! Girls!Movie • 1962
Charro!Movie • 1969
Easy Come, Easy GoMovie • 1967
SpeedwayMovie • 1968
G.I. BluesMovie • 1960