About
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...
Known for
The SimpsonsSeries • 1989
Two and a Half MenSeries • 2003
FrasierSeries • 1993
30 RockSeries • 2006
3rd Rock from the SunSeries • 1996
TFI FridaySeries • 1996
The Larry Sanders ShowSeries • 1992
The Comic Strip Presents...Series • 1982
TremeSeries • 2010
Cold MountainMovie • 2003
Pete the CatSeries • 2017
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged MeMovie • 1999
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky BobbyMovie • 2006
DeliriousMovie • 2007
Spice WorldMovie • 1997
Club ParadiseMovie • 1986
De-LovelyMovie • 2004
Grace of My HeartMovie • 1996
The Shape of ThingsMovie • 2003
Straight to HellMovie • 1987