Quick Facts
Born:
1959-05-03
Birthplace:
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Credits:
66 Total Roles
Ben Elton
Acting
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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).
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).
Known For
Much Ado About Nothing
Verges
Blackadder
Anarchist
The Young Ones
Baz
The Young Ones
Radio DJ
The Young Ones
Grange Hill Student
The Young Ones
Man in Hawk Advert
The Thin Blue Line
Homeless Man
French & Saunders
Guest
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | The Chris McCausland Show TV | Self |
| 2023 | Ben Elton: The Great Railway Disaster MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | Blackadder: A Cunning Story MOVIE | Self - Contributor |
| 2023 | Blackadder: The Lost Pilot MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | Ben Elton: Live MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg TV | Self |
| 2020 | The BRITs at 40 MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | Have You Been Paying Attention? TV | Panellist |
| 2018 | The London Studios: Home of the Stars MOVIE | Self |