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Elvis Costello

Bio: 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

Born: Wed, Aug 25 1954

Birthplace: Paddington, London, England, UK

Elvis Costello is 70 years old

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Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music

Elvis Costello will be

70 in Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music

as 'Himself'.

Mon, Jan 27 2025

The Specials – A Message to You

Elvis Costello was

69 in The Specials – A Message to You

as 'Self'.

Tue, Mar 19 2024

Sounds of Liverpool at the BBC

Elvis Costello was

68 in Sounds of Liverpool at the BBC

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sat, May 06 2023

Roy Orbison Forever

Elvis Costello was

67 in Roy Orbison Forever

as 'Self'.

Fri, Aug 12 2022

Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story

Elvis Costello was

67 in Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story

as 'Self'.

Fri, Nov 26 2021

Johnny Cash: The Man in Black in Britain

Elvis Costello was

66 in Johnny Cash: The Man in Black in Britain

as 'Self'.

Sun, Nov 22 2020

Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show

Elvis Costello was

65 in Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show

as 'Self - Performer'.

Tue, Jul 07 2020

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

Elvis Costello was

65 in Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

as 'Self'.

Sat, Nov 09 2019

Tower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen

Elvis Costello was

63 in Tower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen

as 'Self - Performer'.

Wed, Jan 03 2018

Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

Elvis Costello was

63 in Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

as 'Self'.

Wed, Sep 13 2017

The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years

Elvis Costello was

62 in The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years

as 'Self'.

Thu, Sep 15 2016

Elvis Costello - Detour Live at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Elvis Costello was

60 in Elvis Costello - Detour Live at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

as 'Self'.

Mon, Jun 15 2015

Lost Songs: The Basement Tapes Continued

Elvis Costello was

60 in Lost Songs: The Basement Tapes Continued

as 'Self'.

Fri, Nov 21 2014

Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance

Elvis Costello was

59 in Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance

as 'Self'.

Sat, Nov 09 2013

Experience Montreux

Elvis Costello was

58 in Experience Montreux

as 'Self'.

Tue, Jun 18 2013

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

Elvis Costello was

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

as 'Self - Performer'.

Mon, Apr 02 2012

A MusiCares Tribute to Neil Young

Elvis Costello was

56 in A MusiCares Tribute to Neil Young

as 'Self'.

Tue, May 31 2011

I Was There: When the Beatles Played the Cavern

Elvis Costello was

56 in I Was There: When the Beatles Played the Cavern

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Wed, Feb 09 2011

Love Shines

Elvis Costello was

56 in Love Shines

as 'Self'.

Fri, Oct 08 2010

Hard Rock Calling 2010

Elvis Costello was

55 in Hard Rock Calling 2010

as 'Self'.

Fri, Jun 25 2010

A Prairie Home Companion Live in HD!

Elvis Costello was

55 in A Prairie Home Companion Live in HD!

as 'Self - Singer'.

Thu, Feb 04 2010

A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!

Elvis Costello was

54 in A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!

as 'Self'.

Sun, Nov 23 2008

Memento Mori

Elvis Costello was

53 in Memento Mori

as 'Self'.

Fri, Mar 14 2008

If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story

Elvis Costello was

53 in If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story

as 'Self'.

Fri, Dec 14 2007

Delirious

Elvis Costello was

52 in Delirious

as 'Elvis Costello'.

Wed, Jul 04 2007

Elvis Costello: Live: A Case for Song

Elvis Costello was

52 in Elvis Costello: Live: A Case for Song

as 'Self - Vocals, Guitar'.

Tue, Jun 26 2007

Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic

Elvis Costello was

52 in Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic

as 'Self'.

Tue, May 01 2007

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

Elvis Costello was

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

as 'Self'.

Thu, Feb 01 2007

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

Elvis Costello was

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

as 'Self'.

Tue, Dec 05 2006

The Harry Smith Project Live

Elvis Costello was

52 in The Harry Smith Project Live

as 'Self'.

Tue, Nov 07 2006

Before the Music Dies

Elvis Costello was

52 in Before the Music Dies

as 'Self - Musician'.

Thu, Nov 02 2006

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Elvis Costello was

51 in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

as 'Elvis Costello'.

Fri, Aug 04 2006

Elvis Costello & Friends

Elvis Costello was

51 in Elvis Costello & Friends

Fri, May 19 2006

Putting the River in Reverse

Elvis Costello was

51 in Putting the River in Reverse

as 'Self'.

Thu, Apr 06 2006

Grand Ole Opry Live

Elvis Costello was

51 in Grand Ole Opry Live

as 'Self'.

Sat, Feb 18 2006

The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder: Punk & New Wave

Elvis Costello was

51 in The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder: Punk & New Wave

as 'Self'.

Tue, Jan 24 2006

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

Elvis Costello was

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

as 'Self'.

Sun, Jan 01 2006

The Pretenders: No Turn Left Unstoned

Elvis Costello was

51 in The Pretenders: No Turn Left Unstoned

as 'Self'.

Mon, Oct 10 2005

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

Elvis Costello was

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

as 'Self - Performer'.

Tue, Sep 27 2005

Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today

Elvis Costello was

50 in Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today

as 'Self'.

Wed, Jul 13 2005

Elvis Costello & The Imposters: Glastonbury Festival 2005

Elvis Costello was

50 in Elvis Costello & The Imposters: Glastonbury Festival 2005

as 'Self'.

Fri, Jun 24 2005

Live Aid

Elvis Costello was

50 in Live Aid

as 'Self'.

Tue, Nov 16 2004

Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile

Elvis Costello was

50 in Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile

as 'Self'.

Tue, Oct 05 2004

De-Lovely

Elvis Costello was

49 in De-Lovely

as 'Musical Performer - "Let's Misbehave"'.

Fri, Jul 02 2004

Johnny Cash: The Last Great American

Elvis Costello was

49 in Johnny Cash: The Last Great American

as 'Self'.

Fri, Feb 27 2004

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

Elvis Costello was

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

as 'Self'.

Thu, Jan 01 2004

Emmylou Harris: From a Deeper Well

Elvis Costello was

49 in Emmylou Harris: From a Deeper Well

as 'Self'.

Fri, Dec 19 2003

I Love Your Work

Elvis Costello was

49 in I Love Your Work

as 'Self'.

Sun, Oct 05 2003

Elvis Costello: North

Elvis Costello was

49 in Elvis Costello: North

as 'Self'.

Mon, Sep 15 2003

Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin'

Elvis Costello was

48 in Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin'

as 'Self'.

Mon, May 26 2003

Freedom Beat

Elvis Costello was

48 in Freedom Beat

as 'Self'.

Sun, Jan 05 2003

There's Only One Paul McCartney

Elvis Costello was

47 in There's Only One Paul McCartney

as 'Self'.

Sun, Jun 02 2002

A Tribute To Burt Bacharach & Hal David

Elvis Costello was

47 in A Tribute To Burt Bacharach & Hal David

as 'Self'.

Mon, Dec 31 2001

Prison Song

Elvis Costello was

46 in Prison Song

as 'Public Defender / Teacher'.

Fri, Apr 27 2001

Unleaded

Elvis Costello was

45 in Unleaded

as 'Elvis Costello'.

Wed, Jul 19 2000

In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story

Elvis Costello was

45 in In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story

as 'Self'.

Thu, Oct 07 1999

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me

Elvis Costello was

44 in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me

as 'Elvis Costello'.

Tue, Jun 08 1999

Here, There and Everywhere: A Concert for Linda

Elvis Costello was

44 in Here, There and Everywhere: A Concert for Linda

as 'Self'.

Sat, Apr 10 1999

200 Cigarettes

Elvis Costello was

44 in 200 Cigarettes

as 'Self'.

Fri, Feb 26 1999

Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree

Elvis Costello was

44 in Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree

as 'Self'.

Fri, Feb 05 1999

Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach: Sessions at West 54th

Elvis Costello was

44 in Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach: Sessions at West 54th

as 'Self'.

Sun, Oct 18 1998

Brian Wilson’s Imagination

Elvis Costello was

43 in Brian Wilson’s Imagination

as 'Self'.

Mon, Aug 24 1998

Burt Bacharach: One Amazing Night

Elvis Costello was

43 in Burt Bacharach: One Amazing Night

as 'Self'.

Wed, Apr 15 1998

Spice World

Elvis Costello was

43 in Spice World

as 'Elvis Costello'.

Thu, Dec 18 1997

Tony Bennett's New York

Elvis Costello was

42 in Tony Bennett's New York

as 'Self'.

Sun, Dec 22 1996

Tony Bennett: MTV Unplugged

Elvis Costello was

39 in Tony Bennett: MTV Unplugged

as 'Self'.

Wed, Jun 01 1994

Dusty

Elvis Costello was

39 in Dusty

as 'Self - Interviewee'.

Mon, May 02 1994

Philip K Dick: A Day in the Afterlife

Elvis Costello was

39 in Philip K Dick: A Day in the Afterlife

as 'Self - Interviewee'.

Sat, Apr 09 1994

September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill

Elvis Costello was

39 in September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill

as 'Self'.

Tue, Jan 25 1994

Weird Nightmare

Elvis Costello was

38 in Weird Nightmare

as 'Self'.

Fri, Jan 01 1993

Elvis Costello and the Brodsky Quartet - The Juliet Letters

Elvis Costello was

36 in Elvis Costello and the Brodsky Quartet - The Juliet Letters

as 'Self'.

Tue, Jan 01 1991

Paul McCartney: Put It There

Elvis Costello was

34 in Paul McCartney: Put It There

as 'Self'.

Sat, Jun 10 1989

Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

Elvis Costello was

33 in Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

as 'Self - Guitar/Electric Organ/Harmonica'.

Sun, Jan 03 1988

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

Elvis Costello was

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

as 'Self - Performer'.

Mon, Nov 16 1987

Straight to Hell

Elvis Costello was

32 in Straight to Hell

as 'Hives The Butler'.

Fri, Jun 26 1987

Chet Baker Live at Ronnie Scott's

Elvis Costello was

32 in Chet Baker Live at Ronnie Scott's

as 'Self'.

Mon, Sep 01 1986

No Surrender

Elvis Costello was

31 in No Surrender

as 'Rosco De Ville'.

Wed, Sep 11 1985

Live Aid

Elvis Costello was

30 in Live Aid

as 'Self'.

Sat, Jul 13 1985

The Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel

Elvis Costello was

30 in The Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel

as 'Stone Deaf A & R Man'.

Sat, Nov 03 1984

George Jones: With a Little Help from His Friends

Elvis Costello was

26 in George Jones: With a Little Help from His Friends

as 'Self'.

Sat, Jul 11 1981

Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

Elvis Costello was

26 in Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

as 'Self'.

Sun, Mar 29 1981

Elvis Costello & The Attractions Live in Montreaux

Elvis Costello was

25 in Elvis Costello & The Attractions Live in Montreaux

as 'Self - Performer'.

Sat, Jul 12 1980

Americathon

Elvis Costello was

24 in Americathon

as 'The Earl of Manchester'.

Fri, Aug 10 1979

Elvis Costello and The Attractions: Live on Rockpalast

Elvis Costello was

23 in Elvis Costello and The Attractions: Live on Rockpalast

as 'Self'.

Sun, Jul 02 1978

Elvis Costello and The Attractions: Live at The Capitol Theatre

Elvis Costello was

23 in Elvis Costello and The Attractions: Live at The Capitol Theatre

as 'Self'.

Fri, May 05 1978

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

Elvis Costello was

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

as 'Self'.

Fri, Feb 17 1978

Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson

Elvis Costello will be

70+ in Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson

as 'Self'.

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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

This Is Pop

Elvis Costello was

66+ in This Is Pop

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

First Air Date
Sat, Mar 06 2021

Pete the Cat

Elvis Costello was

63+ in Pete the Cat

as 'Pete's Dad (voice)'.

First Air Date
Mon, Dec 25 2017

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Elvis Costello was

61+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Elvis Costello was

59+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as 'Self - Musical Guest'.

First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014

Hamburg Journal

Elvis Costello was

56+ in Hamburg Journal

as 'self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Apr 15 2011

Treme

Elvis Costello was

55+ in Treme

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 11 2010

Live From the Artists Den

Elvis Costello was

54+ in Live From the Artists Den

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 2009

Spectacle: Elvis Costello with...

Elvis Costello was

54+ in Spectacle: Elvis Costello with...

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Wed, Dec 03 2008

The Graham Norton Show

Elvis Costello was

52+ in The Graham Norton Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007

Legends

Elvis Costello was

52+ in Legends

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 2006

30 Rock

Elvis Costello was

52+ in 30 Rock

as 'Elvis Costello'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 2006

The One Show

Elvis Costello was

51+ in The One Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006

The Colbert Report

Elvis Costello was

51+ in The Colbert Report

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 17 2005

Two and a Half Men

Elvis Costello was

49+ in Two and a Half Men

as 'Elvis Costello'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003

Real Time with Bill Maher

Elvis Costello was

48+ in Real Time with Bill Maher

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Feb 21 2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Elvis Costello was

48+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003

CMT Crossroads

Elvis Costello was

47+ in CMT Crossroads

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2002

Classic Albums

Elvis Costello was

42+ in Classic Albums

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Apr 14 1997

The Daily Show

Elvis Costello was

41+ in The Daily Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996

3rd Rock from the Sun

Elvis Costello was

41+ in 3rd Rock from the Sun

as 'Elvis Costello'.

First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 1996

Die Harald Schmidt Show

Elvis Costello was

41+ in Die Harald Schmidt Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Dec 05 1995

The Frank Skinner Show

Elvis Costello was

41+ in The Frank Skinner Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1995

Lo + plus

Elvis Costello was

40+ in Lo + plus

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Apr 04 1995

Frasier

Elvis Costello was

39+ in Frasier

as 'Ben'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Elvis Costello was

39+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien

as 'Self - Guest, Self - Musical Guest'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993

The Larry Sanders Show

Elvis Costello was

37+ in The Larry Sanders Show

as 'Elvis Costello'.

First Air Date
Sat, Aug 15 1992

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Elvis Costello was

37+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

as 'Self - Musical Guest'.

First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992

The Simpsons

Elvis Costello was

35+ in The Simpsons

as 'Elvis Costello (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989

MTV Unplugged

Elvis Costello was

35+ in MTV Unplugged

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Nov 26 1989

Scully

Elvis Costello was

29+ in Scully

as 'Henry Scully'.

First Air Date
Mon, May 14 1984

The Comic Strip Presents...

Elvis Costello was

28+ in The Comic Strip Presents...

as 'Stone Deaf A & R Man'.

First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982

Champs-Elysées

Elvis Costello was

27+ in Champs-Elysées

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Jan 16 1982

The Kenny Everett Video Show

Elvis Costello was

23+ in The Kenny Everett Video Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jul 03 1978

Saturday Night Live

Elvis Costello was

21+ in Saturday Night Live

as 'Self - Musical Guest'.

First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975

Austin City Limits

Elvis Costello was

20+ in Austin City Limits

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 1975

The Oscars

Elvis Costello was

0+ in The Oscars

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953