Elvis Presley’s life and music have inspired plenty of films since his death almost 50 years ago. Here’s a round-up of all the actors who’ve played the King of Rock and Roll on the big screen, along with the movies they played him in.
An enduring pop culture icon, Elvis has reclaimed the spotlight in a major way in recent years. Notably, the singer and actor was the subject of a lavish 2022 biopic directed by Baz Luhrmann.
Elvis also features prominently in Priscilla: Sofia Coppola’s 2023 adaptation of Priscilla Presley’s memoir about her relationship with the legendary musician.
But these two films are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to feature-length portrayals of Elvis. So, read on for a full list of Elvis actors and the productions in which they appeared.
Kurt Russell
Movie: Elvis; Forrest Gump (uncredited vocal performance)Year: 1979; 1994Where to watch: N/A (currently unavailable to stream); Paramount+
Don Johnson
Movie: Elvis and the Beauty QueenYear: 1981Where to watch: N/A (currently unavailable to stream)
David Keith
Movie: Heartbreak HotelYear: 1988Where to watch: N/A (currently unavailable to stream)
Michael St. Gerard
Movie: Heart of Dixie; Great Balls of FireYear: 1989Where to watch: Freevee; N/A (currently unavailable to stream)
Val Kilmer
Movie: True RomanceYear: 1993Where to watch: Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Vudu (all VoD only)
Rob Youngblood
Movie: Elvis and the Colonel: The Untold StoryYear: 1993Where to watch: N/A (currently unavailable to stream)
Peter Dobson
Movie: Forrest Gump; Protecting the KingYear: 1994; 2007Where to watch: Paramount+; N/A (currently unavailable to stream)
Rick Peters
Movie: Elvis Meets NixonYear: 1997Where to watch: Peacock Premium
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Harvey Keitel
Movie: Finding GracelandYear: 1998Where to watch: Tubi
Bruce Campbell
Movie: Bubba Ho-TepYear: 2002Where to watch: Prime Video
Tyler Hilton
Movie: Walk the LineYear: 2005Where to watch: Max
Jack White
Movie: Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox StoryYear: 2007Where to watch: Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Vudu (all VoD only)
Robert Patrick
Movie: Lonely StreetYear: 2008Where to watch: N/A (currently unavailable to stream)
Michael Shannon
Movie: Elvis & NixonYear: 2016Where to watch: Prime Video
Austin Butler
Movie: ElvisYear: 2022Where to watch: Max
Jacob Elordi
Movie: PriscillaYear: 2023Where to watch: Max (sometime in 2024); also available for rent/purchase via VoD platforms
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