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Ben Elton

Acting

1.0 Popularity May 03, 1959 (66 years old)

Already a successful comedian, Ben Elton turned to writing situation comedies during the 1980s and penned BBC classics such as "The Young Ones" (1982), "Black-Adder II" (1986), "Black Adder the Third" (1987), "Blackadder 4" (1989) and during the 1990s "The Thin Blue Line" (1995).

He provided lyrics...

Biography

Already a successful comedian, Ben Elton turned to writing situation comedies during the 1980s and penned BBC classics such as "The Young Ones" (1982), "Black-Adder II" (1986), "Black Adder the Third" (1987), "Blackadder 4" (1989) and during the 1990s "The Thin Blue Line" (1995).

He provided lyrics for Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, "The Beautiful Game", which was nominated for Best Musical at the Laurence Olivier Theatre Awards in 2001 (2000 season).

His comedy, "Popcorn", performed at the Apollo Theatre, was awarded the 1998 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best New Comedy of the 1997 season.

He and Andrew Lloyd Webber were awarded the 2000 London Critics Circle Theatre Award (Drama) for Best New Musical for "The Beautiful Game", performed at the Cambridge Theatre.

Has three children : Bert, Lottie and Fred.

Is co-writer of the Queen Musical 'We Will Rock You' with the band itself.

He and Richard Curtis were offered the chance to write "Police Academy - The London Beat", but turned it down.

Was a host of The Prince's Trust 30th Birthday: Live (2006) (TV).

Filmography 111

2025
2023
Blackadder: A Cunning Story Movie

as Self – Contributor

2023
2022
Ben Elton: Live Movie

as Self

2022
Ben Elton: Live Movie

Writer

2020
The BRITs at 40 Movie

as Self

2018
All Is True Movie

Screenplay

2018
How The Young Ones Changed Comedy Movie

as (Archive Footage)

2017
Three Summers Movie

Director

2017
Three Summers Movie

Writer

2016
Upstart Crow TV

Writer

2016
Upstart Crow TV

Creator

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday May 03, 1959 (66 years old)
Also Known As Mr. Ben Elton
Years Active 1976 - 2025
Popularity 1.0
Career Stats
111 Total Credits
27 Movie Roles
37 TV Roles
1 Photos