Ben Elton
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).
Acted in
The Chris McCausland Show
2024
as Self
Ben Elton: The Great Railway Disaster
2023
as Self
Blackadder: A Cunning Story
2023
as Self – Contributor
Blackadder: The Lost Pilot
2023
as Self
Ben Elton: Live
2022
as Self
The London Studios: Home of the Stars
2018
as Self
How The Young Ones Changed Comedy
2018
as (Archive Footage)
Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule
2014
as Self
The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker
2012
as Self
Blackadder Rides Again
2008
as himself
We Are Most Amused
2008
as Self
Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
2008
as Self
Ben Elton: The Get A Grip Tour Live
2007
as Himself
Get a Grip
2007
Is Benny Hill Still Funny?
2006
as Self
When Comedy Changed Forever
2006
as Self (archive material)
The Ben Elton Show
1998
Ben Elton: Live
1997
as Himself
The Story of Bean
1997
as himself
The Thin Blue Line
1995
as Homeless Man
Filth!
1994
as Himself
Stark
1993
as CD
Ben Elton: Very Live
1993
as Himself
Much Ado About Nothing
1993
as Verges
Ben Elton: The Man from Auntie
1990
Saturday Night Clive
1989
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
1989
as Self
Comic Relief
1988
Going Live!
1987
as Self
French & Saunders
1987
as Guest
Filthy Rich & Catflap
1987
as Art Exhibition Guest
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
1987
as Self
The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live
1986
Omnibus Presents Comic Relief
1986
Saturday Live
1986
as Host
Saturday Live
1986
Happy Families
1985
as Roland
Blackadder
1983
as Anarchist
Alfresco
1983
as Various
The Young Ones
1982
as Baz
The Young Ones
1982
as Radio DJ
The Young Ones
1982
as Grange Hill Student
The Young Ones
1982
as Man in Hawk Advert
There's Nothing to Worry About!
1982
as Various
O.T.T.
1982
The Secret Policeman's Ball
1976
as Self
