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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 was 70 in Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 27 2025

The Specials – A Message to You

Elvis Costello was 69 in The Specials – A Message to You as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 06 2023

Roy Orbison Forever

Elvis Costello was 67 in Roy Orbison Forever as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 22 2020

Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show

Elvis Costello was 65 in Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show as 'Self - Performer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 07 2020

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

Elvis Costello was 65 in Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 15 2015

Lost Songs: The Basement Tapes Continued

Elvis Costello was 60 in Lost Songs: The Basement Tapes Continued as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 2014

Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance

Elvis Costello was 59 in Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 2013

Experience Montreux

Elvis Costello was 58 in Experience Montreux as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 02 2012

A MusiCares Tribute to Neil Young

Elvis Costello was 56 in A MusiCares Tribute to Neil Young as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 09 2011

Love Shines

Elvis Costello was 56 in Love Shines as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 2010

Hard Rock Calling 2010

Elvis Costello was 55 in Hard Rock Calling 2010 as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 23 2008

Memento Mori

Elvis Costello was 53 in Memento Mori as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 2007

Delirious

Elvis Costello was 52 in Delirious as 'Elvis Costello'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 05 2006

The Harry Smith Project Live

Elvis Costello was 52 in The Harry Smith Project Live as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 07 2006

Before the Music Dies

Elvis Costello was 52 in Before the Music Dies as 'Self - Musician'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 2006

Elvis Costello & Friends

Elvis Costello was 51 in Elvis Costello & Friends

Movie Released: Fri, May 19 2006

Putting the River in Reverse

Elvis Costello was 51 in Putting the River in Reverse as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 06 2006

Grand Ole Opry Live

Elvis Costello was 51 in Grand Ole Opry Live as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006

The Pretenders: No Turn Left Unstoned

Elvis Costello was 51 in The Pretenders: No Turn Left Unstoned as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 27 2005

Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today

Elvis Costello was 50 in Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 2005

Live Aid

Elvis Costello was 50 in Live Aid as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 05 2004

De-Lovely

Elvis Costello was 49 in De-Lovely as 'Musical Performer - "Let's Misbehave"'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 02 2004

Johnny Cash: The Last Great American

Elvis Costello was 49 in Johnny Cash: The Last Great American as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004

Emmylou Harris: From a Deeper Well

Elvis Costello was 49 in Emmylou Harris: From a Deeper Well as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 2003

I Love Your Work

Elvis Costello was 49 in I Love Your Work as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 05 2003

Elvis Costello: North

Elvis Costello was 49 in Elvis Costello: North as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 15 2003

Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin'

Elvis Costello was 48 in Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin' as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 26 2003

Freedom Beat

Elvis Costello was 48 in Freedom Beat as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 05 2003

There's Only One Paul McCartney

Elvis Costello was 47 in There's Only One Paul McCartney as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 31 2001

Prison Song

Elvis Costello was 46 in Prison Song as 'Public Defender / Teacher'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 2001

Unleaded

Elvis Costello was 45 in Unleaded as 'Elvis Costello'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 19 2000

In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story

Elvis Costello was 45 in In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 10 1999

200 Cigarettes

Elvis Costello was 44 in 200 Cigarettes as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1999

Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree

Elvis Costello was 44 in Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 18 1998

Brian Wilson’s Imagination

Elvis Costello was 43 in Brian Wilson’s Imagination as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 24 1998

Burt Bacharach: One Amazing Night

Elvis Costello was 43 in Burt Bacharach: One Amazing Night as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 1998

Spice World

Elvis Costello was 43 in Spice World as 'Elvis Costello'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 18 1997

Tony Bennett's New York

Elvis Costello was 42 in Tony Bennett's New York as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 22 1996

Tony Bennett: MTV Unplugged

Elvis Costello was 39 in Tony Bennett: MTV Unplugged as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1994

Dusty

Elvis Costello was 39 in Dusty as 'Self - Interviewee'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 25 1994

Weird Nightmare

Elvis Costello was 38 in Weird Nightmare as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991

Paul McCartney: Put It There

Elvis Costello was 34 in Paul McCartney: Put It There as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 16 1987

Straight to Hell

Elvis Costello was 32 in Straight to Hell as 'Hives The Butler'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1986

No Surrender

Elvis Costello was 31 in No Surrender as 'Rosco De Ville'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 11 1985

Live Aid

Elvis Costello was 30 in Live Aid as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 11 1981

Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

Elvis Costello was 26 in Concerts for the People of Kampuchea as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 12 1980

Americathon

Elvis Costello was 24 in Americathon as 'The Earl of Manchester'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

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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)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 06 2021

Pete the Cat

Elvis Costello was 63+ in Pete the Cat as 'Pete's Dad (voice)'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014

Hamburg Journal

Elvis Costello was 56+ in Hamburg Journal as 'self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 15 2011

Treme

Elvis Costello was 55+ in Treme as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 11 2010

Live From the Artists Den

Elvis Costello was 54+ in Live From the Artists Den as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 2009

Spectacle: Elvis Costello with...

Elvis Costello was 54+ in Spectacle: Elvis Costello with... as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 03 2008

The Graham Norton Show

Elvis Costello was 52+ in The Graham Norton Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007

Legends

Elvis Costello was 52+ in Legends as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 2006

30 Rock

Elvis Costello was 52+ in 30 Rock as 'Elvis Costello'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 2006

The One Show

Elvis Costello was 51+ in The One Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006

The Colbert Report

Elvis Costello was 51+ in The Colbert Report as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003

Real Time with Bill Maher

Elvis Costello was 48+ in Real Time with Bill Maher as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 21 2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Elvis Costello was 48+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live! as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003

CMT Crossroads

Elvis Costello was 47+ in CMT Crossroads as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2002

Classic Albums

Elvis Costello was 42+ in Classic Albums as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 14 1997

The Daily Show

Elvis Costello was 41+ in The Daily Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 1996

Die Harald Schmidt Show

Elvis Costello was 41+ in Die Harald Schmidt Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 05 1995

The Frank Skinner Show

Elvis Costello was 41+ in The Frank Skinner Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1995

Lo + plus

Elvis Costello was 40+ in Lo + plus as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 04 1995

Frasier

Elvis Costello was 39+ in Frasier as 'Ben'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993

The Larry Sanders Show

Elvis Costello was 37+ in The Larry Sanders Show as 'Elvis Costello'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992

The Simpsons

Elvis Costello was 35+ in The Simpsons as 'Elvis Costello (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989

MTV Unplugged

Elvis Costello was 35+ in MTV Unplugged as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 26 1989

Scully

Elvis Costello was 29+ in Scully as 'Henry Scully'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982

Champs-Elysées

Elvis Costello was 27+ in Champs-Elysées as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 16 1982

The Kenny Everett Video Show

Elvis Costello was 23+ in The Kenny Everett Video Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 03 1978

Saturday Night Live

Elvis Costello was 21+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Musical Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975

Austin City Limits

Elvis Costello was 20+ in Austin City Limits as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 1975

The Oscars

Elvis Costello was 0+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953