Elvis Presley was an American entertainer and Laurel Award-winning actor who achieved initial success as a singer and stage performer, with later success as an actor. He had hit films at the box office, hit singles, and hit albums simultaneously. Presley starred in 17 box office top-ten films between 1956 and 1965, with 17 number one singles and 8 number one albums in the same time period.

His feature debut was in Love Me Tender in 1956 for 20th Century Fox, with the commercial success of the soundtrack EP being a bellwether for the next three Presley films, Loving You, Jailhouse Rock, and King Creole, with the latter achieving critical acclaim. Presley was in the Top Ten Money Making Stars Poll for seven years, making $1 million per film. His films combined made $284 million.

Acting credits

Television + as himselfYearTitleNotes1956Stage Show6 episodes at the CBS studios in New York City, NY: January 28, February 4, 11, 18, March 17, 24; Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey's show, produced by Jackie Gleason as a lead-in for his showGuralnick, Jorgensen (1999), pp. 61–62, 65, 67; Guralnick (1994), pp. 236, 244–246, 249–252, 257.Texaco Star Theatre2 episodes: April 3 aboard the USS Hancock in San Diego, CA; June 5 NBC studios Los Angeles, CAGuralnick, Jorgensen (1999), pp. 67, 73.Teenage Dance PartyJune 16; hosted by Wink Martindale, WHBQ-TV Memphis, TN (interview only)Guralnick, Jorgensen (1999), p. 75.Hy Gardner CallingJuly 1 television interview, WRCA-TV, New York City, NY (interview only)Guralnick, Jorgensen (1999), p. 77.July 1; NBC, New York City, NY1956–573 episodes: September 9, October 28, 1956; January 6, 1957, CBS New York City, NYGuralnick, Jorgensen (1999), pp. 83, 89, 95.1960Taped March 26, in Miami, FL; aired on ABC May 12Guralnick, Jorgensen (1999), pp. 151, 154.1968Elvis: The 1968 Comeback SpecialAlso known as One Night With You; June taping at NBC Los Angeles, CA; air date December 3Guralnick, Jorgensen (1999), pp. 242–248, 251.1973Aloha from Hawaii Via SatelliteKui Lee Cancer Fund benefit concert at Honolulu's Neal S. Blaisdell Center broadcast by NBC world-wide January 14Guralnick, Jorgensen (1999), pp. 319–321.1977Elvis in ConcertThe last concert tour before Presley died; broadcast by CBS after his death; has never been re-broadcast or officially released on home videoGuralnick, Jorgensen 1999 p. 375.

Film YearTitle RoleStudioNotes1956Love Me TenderClint Reno20th Century FoxFirst feature film role. Caused a protest among fans at the film's premiere when they learn that Presley's character dies at the end of the film, triggering an alternate ending. Includes the song "Love Me Tender".Guralnick (1994), p. 311; Marsh (1982), p. 241.; 1957Loving YouJimmy Tompkins (Deke Rivers)Paramount PicturesGuralnick, Jorgensen (1999) p. 96; Guralnick (1994), pp. 344, 370; Marsh (1982), p. 241.Jailhouse RockVince EverettMGMAdded to the National Film Registry in 2004. Title song listed at #24 in AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs.; Knowles (2013), pp. 97–108; Guralnick (1994), pp. 409–410; Marsh (1982), p. 241.1958King CreoleDanny Fisher Paramount PicturesBanned in Mexico after a riot ensued at the Las Americas cinema in Mexico City, where the movie had its premiere. Final film before military service. In a 1992 interview King Creole co-star Jan Shepard told historian Peter Guralnick that Elvis told her in 1965, "Honey, that was my favorite picture." Guralnick 1999, p. 209; Guralnick (1994), p. 442; Marsh (1982), p. 241.1960G.I. BluesTulsa McLean Grammy nominated soundtrack album. Banned in Mexico after a similar riot took place, also at the Las Americas cinema in Mexico City. All further Elvis films banned as a result, with the restriction being lifted in 1971. Guralnick (1999), p. 28; Marsh (1982), p. 241; Flaming Star Pacer Burton20th Century Fox A single film still from the film was used by Andy Warhol in 26 of his silkscreen paintings, eight of which are known to have garnered US$375 million at auction and in private sales. The paintings include Triple Elvis and Eight Elvises.Neibaur (2014) p. 64; Guralnick (1999), p. 78; Marsh (1982), p. 241.1961Wild in the CountryGlenn TylerGuralnick (1999), p. 84; Marsh (1982), p. 241.Blue HawaiiChad GatesParamount Pictures Grammy nominated soundtrack albumLisanti (2012), p. 60; Marsh (1982), p. 241.1962Follow That DreamToby KwimperMirisch CompanyMarsh (1982), p. 241; Kid GalahadWalter Gulick / Kid GalahadMarsh (1982), p. 241; Girls! Girls! Girls!Ross CarpenterParamount PicturesMarsh (1982), p. 241.1963It Happened at the World's FairMike EdwardsMGMFilmed at the Seattle World's FairNeibaur (2014) pp. 120, 123; Marsh (1982), p. 241.Fun in AcapulcoMike WindgrenParamount PicturesFilmed in Acapulco by the 2nd unit crew with an Elvis double as his stand-in, as Elvis was persona non grata in Mexico in November 1962, with filming resuming in Hollywood in January 1963 at Paramount, where Elvis filmed his own scenes in the studio in front of a screen showing scenes filmed earlier at the Mexican location. The movie was not shown in Mexico, whose government only lifted its Presley ban in the summer of 1971, when Elvis: That's the Way It Is opened outside the US.Guralnick (1999), p. 141; Marsh (1982), p. 241.1964Kissin' CousinsJosh Morgan / Jodie TatumMGMFeatured Presley in a dual role. Filmed after Viva Las Vegas Guralnick (1999), pp. 155–159; Marsh (1982), p. 241.Viva Las VegasLucky Jackson Laurel Award nominated Best Actor. Filmed before Kissin' CousinsGuralnick (1999), pp. 152–153; Marsh (1982), p. 241.RoustaboutCharlie RogersParamount Pictures Elvis did his own stunts for the film and was badly injured in a motorcycle crash. He hid the accident from his manager and made sure it was included in the film before this was found out. Elvis was too valuable an actor to be insured. Rose (1996), p. 270; Marsh (1982), p. 241.1965Girl HappyRusty WellsMGMLisanti (2012), p. 203; Marsh (1982), p. 241.Tickle MeLonnie Beale / Panhandle Kid Allied Artists Laurel Award winner Best ActorTempleton, Craig (2002), p. 91; Marsh (1982), p. 241.Harum ScarumJohnny TyronneMGMNeibaur (2014) p. 184; Marsh (1982), p. 241.1966Frankie and JohnnyJohnnyUnited ArtistsNeibaur (2014) p. 187; Marsh (1982), p. 241.Paradise, Hawaiian StyleRick RichardsParamount PicturesLisanti (2000) pp. 135–137; Marsh (1982), p. 241.SpinoutMike McCoyMGMNeibaur (2014) p. 207; Marsh (1982), p. 241.1967Easy Come, Easy GoLt. (j.g.) Ted JacksonParamount PicturesFilmed after Double TroubleNeibaur (2014) p. 200; Marsh (1982), p. 241.Double TroubleGuy LambertMGMFilmed before Easy Come, Easy GoNeibaur (2014) pp. 213–214; Marsh (1982), p. 241.ClambakeScott HeywardUnited ArtistsNeibaur (2014) pp. 219–220; Marsh (1982), p. 241.1968Stay Away, JoeJoe LightcloudMGMFilmed after SpeedwayGulick (2006), pp. 143–144; Marsh (1982), p. 241.SpeedwaySteve GraysonFilmed in part at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC, with various NASCAR drivers of the day contributing. Filmed before Stay Away, JoeNeibaur (2014) p. 229; Marsh (1982), p. 241.Live a Little, Love a LittleGreg NolanGuralnick, Jorgensen (1999) pp. 239–240; Marsh (1982), p. 241; 1969Charro!Jess WadeNational GeneralNeibaur (2014) p. 242; Marsh (1982), p. 241.Walter HaleMGMEllroy, Penzler (2011), p. 63; Marsh (1982), p. 241; Change of HabitDr. John CarpenterUniversalFinal feature film role.Neibaur (2014) p. 253; Guralnick (1999), pp. 338–339; Marsh (1982), p. 241.1970Elvis: That's the Way It IsHimselfMGMConcert documentaryMarsh (1982), p. 241; Guralnick, Jorgensen (1999), pp. 315, 321.1972Elvis on TourConcert documentary, co-winner Golden Globe for Best Documentary 19721974 (released 2002)New GladiatorsKarate Expert CopFilm & Documentary1981This Is ElvisHimselfWarnerDocumentary2018 Elvis Presley: The Searcher Himself (archival documentary footage)HBO2023 Reinventing Elvis: The '68 ComebackMTV Studios/Paramount+2024 The Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis PresleyNetflix2026 EPiC: Elvis Presley in ConcertUniversal Pictures

Home video

At the present time, he has 13 certified RIAA video longforms (1 Gold and 12 Platinum) and one video single (Platinum) - 34 certifications in all.

YearTitleStudioFormatsCertifications1977The Story of Elvis PresleyBurbank Video/RCA/Columbia Pictures Home VideoVHS 1990/19911982Elvis on TourMGM/UA Home Video, Warner Home VideoVHS 1982, DVD 20101984Elvis Presley's GracelandElvis Presley Enterprises/Congress Video GroupVHS 1984/1985/1988/1997, DVD, 2xDVD 2008, streaming 2021Elvis: Aloha From HawaiiPioneer Artists, Music Media, RCA VHS 1984, VHS RIAA: Platinum 1985Elvis '68 Comeback SpecialMedia Home Entertainment Inc., Music Media, RCA, BMG Strategic MarketingVHS 1985 RIAA: Gold Elvis: MemoriesLive Home Video/Vestron Video International/ElvisPresleyShop.comVHS 1985/1986, DVDElvis: One Night with YouElvis Presley Enterprises/HBO/RCA Records/Media Home Entertainment/Warner Home VideoVHS 1989/1992/2000, DVD 20001987Elvis '56Lightyear Entertainment/BMG Video/Sony Pictures Home EntertainmentVHS 1987, DVD 1997/2004/2006/2009/2012/2017, streaming 2020 BPI: GoldElvis: His Life and TimesElvis Presley Enterprises/RayCom Video Ent.VHS 19931989The Milton Berle Show: The Lost ElvisAmvest/Hotline Sales/BMG ModelsVHS 1989, DVD 2003, streaming 2017The Great Performances (Volume One: Center Stage)Buena Vista Home Video, Laserdisc 1989. VHS 1990 RIAA: Platinum The Great Performances (Volume Two: The Man and the Music)1992Elvis: The Lost PerformancesMGM/UA Home EntertainmentVHS/DVD RIAA: Platinum BPI: Gold1993Biography - Elvis Aaron Presley: Story of a LegendA&E Home VideoVHS 1998, DVD 2005, streaming 2020Elvis in HollywoodElvis Presley Enterprises/Sony Legacy/BMG Special ProductsVHS/DVD1995Elvis: Touch the Dream, a New GenerationElvis Presley Enterprises/Raycom Media/Turner Classic MoviesBroadcast1997Elvis: The Great Performances, Volume 3 - From the Waist UpRhino Home VideoDVD 19971998He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis PresleyComing Home Music/EMI/Gaither Music Group/ChordantVHS 1998 RIAA: Platinum 1999He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley, Vol. 2VHS 1999 RIAA: 2× Platinum 2000He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley, Vol. 1 & 22xVHS 2000, 2xDVD 2000/2005, streaming 20202001Classic Albums: Elvis PresleyEagleVision/Qello ConcertsVHS/DVD 2002, streaming 2016That's The Way it IsWarner Home VideoDVD 2001 BPI: 5× Platinum2002Elvis: His Best Friend RemembersProletariat Filmworks/MCA/Universal PicturesVHS/DVD 2002, streaming 2018Elvis: The Ultimate CollectionUniversal PicturesDVD 2002 BPI: PlatinumElvis: The Great Performances, Vol. 1-3Elvis Presley Enterprises/Andrew Solt Prods./Rhino Home Video/Buena Vista Pictures/SOFA EntertainmentDVD 2002/2010/2011/2018, streaming 2020Rare Moments with the KingGoodTimes Entertainment DVD 20022003A Little Less Conversation (video single)Lidrock CD-ROM 2003 RIAA: 6× Platinum2004Elvis: Aloha From Hawaii (Deluxe Edition)RCA DVD 2004 RIAA: 4× Platinum BPI: 3× Platinum ARIA: 2× Platinum MC: 3× Platinum SNEP: Platinum IFPI Austria: Gold Elvis '68 Comeback Special (Deluxe Edition)Media Home Entertainment Inc., Music Media, RCA, BMG Strategic Marketing RIAA: 4× Platinum BPI: 3× Platinum ARIA: 6× Platinum MC: 3× Platinum SNEP: Platinum RMNZ: Gold 2005Elvis by the PresleysElvis Presley Enterprises/CBS/RCA Records/Sony BMG/Sony Legacy/Cineverse2xDVD, streaming RIAA: 2× Platinum