Who are the actors that have played Elvis Presley?

Many actors have portrayed Elvis Presley on screen over the years, in both biographical films and fictional movies. Here are some of the most notable:

Biographical films:

* Elvis Presley himself: In several early films, such as "Love Me Tender" (1956), "Loving You" (1957), and "Jailhouse Rock" (1957).

* Kurt Russell: Played Elvis in the 1979 miniseries "Elvis."

* Jonathan Rhys Meyers: Played Elvis in the 2005 miniseries "Elvis."

* Austin Butler: Played Elvis in the 2022 biographical film "Elvis," directed by Baz Luhrmann.

Fictional films and TV shows:

* Robert Goulet: Played Elvis in the 1966 film "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert."

* Harvey Keitel: Played Elvis in the 1975 film "The Last Detail."

* Wayne Newton: Played Elvis in the 1975 TV movie "Elvis: That's the Way It Is."

* Peter MacNicol: Played Elvis in the 1989 miniseries "Elvis and Me."

* Anthony Hopkins: Played Elvis in the 1999 miniseries "Elvis."

* Rupert Everett: Played Elvis in the 2007 movie "The Importance of Being Earnest."

* Christian Campbell: Played Elvis in the 2008 film "The Wackness."

* Jake Gyllenhaal: Played Elvis in the 2015 film "Southpaw."

This is not an exhaustive list, as there have been countless other actors who have portrayed Elvis in smaller productions and even in amateur productions. The choice of actor for Elvis often depends on the context and the focus of the story being told.