BE
Ben Elton
Writer, Actor, Producer, Director, Additional CreditsBorn May 3, 1959 (66 years)
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).
Ben Elton Filmography
| 2022 | |
| 2018 | All Is True · as Screenplay |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | Upstart Crow (TV Series) |
| 2014 | Popcorn · as Novel |
| 2013 | The Wright Way (TV Series) |
| 2010 | |
| 2008 | |
| 2000 | Maybe Baby · as Screenplay |
| 1999 | |
| 1997 | |
| 1995 | The Thin Blue Line (TV Series) |
| 1994 | |
| 1993 | |
| 1993 | Stark (TV Series) |
| 1992 | |
| 1991 | |
| 1991 | |
| 1990 | |
| 1988 | |
| 1988 | |
| 1988 | |
| 1987 | Filthy Rich & Catflap (TV Series) |
| 1986 | |
| 1985 | Happy Families (TV Series) |
| 1983 | Alfresco (TV Series) |
| 1982 | Blackadder (TV Series) |
| 1982 | The Young Ones (TV Series) |
| 1982 | There's Nothing to Worry About! (TV Series) |
| 2022 | Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg (TV Series) |
| 2020 | Meet the Richardsons (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 2019 | Have You Been Paying Attention? (NZ) (TV Series) · as Panellist |
| 2015 | A Life on Screen: Stephen Fry · as Cast |
| 2009 | The Many Faces of... (TV Series) · as Comedian |
| 2006 | University Challenge: The Story So Far · as Kendal Mintcake |
| 2004 | Bottom Mindless Violence · as Baz (archive Footage) |
| 2003 | More Great Comedy Moments · as Kendal Mintcake |
| 2003 | Enough Rope with Andrew Denton (TV Series) |
| 1995 | The Thin Blue Line (TV Series) · as Homeless Man |
| 1994 | Harry Enfield and Chums (TV Series) · as Benny Elton |
| 1993 | Stark (TV Series) · as Cd |
| 1993 | Much Ado About Nothing · as Verges |
| 1990 | Ben Elton, the Man from Auntie (TV Series) |
| 1987 | French & Saunders (TV Series) · as Guest |
| 1987 | Filthy Rich & Catflap (TV Series) · as Art Exhibition Guest |
| 1985 | Happy Families (TV Series) · as Roland |
| 1985 | Saturday Live (TV Series) · as Host |
| 1983 | Alfresco (TV Series) · as Various |
| 1982 | Blackadder (TV Series) · as Anarchist |
| 1982 | The Young Ones (TV Series) · as Radio Dj |
| 1982 | There's Nothing to Worry About! (TV Series) · as Various |
| 2025 | Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke · as Self |
| 2024 | The Chris McCausland Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2023 | Mike Yarwood: Thank You for the Laughs · as Self |
| 2023 | Ben Elton: The Great Railway Disaster · as Self - Presenter |
| 2023 | Blackadder: A Cunning Story · as Self – Contributor |
| 2023 | Blackadder: The Lost Pilot · as Self |
| 2022 | Ben Elton: Live · as Self |
| 2022 | Ben Elton: Live · as Self |
| 2021 | The Cheap Seats (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2018 | The London Studios: Home of the Stars · as Self |
| 2018 | Hughesy, We Have A Problem (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2017 | The Project (NZ) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2014 | Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule · as Self |
| 2012 | The Spice Girls Story: Viva Forever! · as Self |
| 2012 | The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker · as Self |
| 2012 | Sunday Brunch (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2012 | The Story of Musicals (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2011 | Ben Elton: Live From Planet Earth (TV Series) · as Self - Host |
| 2010 | Dave's One Night Stand (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2010 | Hitlåtens historia (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2009 | Live from Studio Five (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2009 | The Project (2009) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2008 | Blackadder Rides Again · as Self |
| 2008 | Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments · as Self |
| 2008 | |
| 2008 | Q+A (TV Series) · as Self - Panellist |
| 2008 | TV's Believe It or Not · as Self |
| 2007 | Ben Elton: The Get A Grip Tour Live · as Himself |
| 2007 | Stephen Fry: 50 Not Out · as Self |
| 2007 | Britain's Got Talent (TV Series) · as Self - Special Guest |
| 2007 | 100 Greatest Stand-Ups · as Self |
| 2006 | The Charlotte Church Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2006 | The ONE Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2004 | Strictly Come Dancing (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2004 | Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute · as Self |
| 2003 | Australian Idol (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | Comedy Connections (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | Micallef Tonight (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2002 | Today with Des and Mel (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2002 | Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2002 | Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace · as Self - Host |
| 2002 | V Graham Norton (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2001 | Richard & Judy (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2001 | Lorraine (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2001 | Saturday Kitchen (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2000 | BBC Breakfast (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2000 | The Wright Stuff (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Panelist |
| 1999 | Loose Women (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1998 | Clarkson (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1998 | The 11 O'Clock Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1998 | The Panel (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1997 | Ben Elton: Ben Elton Live · as Himself |
| 1997 | |
| 1997 | The Story of Bean · as Self |
| 1997 | Light Lunch (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1996 | Australian Story (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1996 | Good News Week (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1996 | TFI Friday (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1994 | Frontline (1994) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1994 | Filth! · as Himself |
| 1993 | Ben Elton: Very Live · as Himself |
| 1993 | Live & Kicking (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1993 | |
| 1993 | Good Morning Australia (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1992 | The Big Breakfast (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1991 | Comic Relief · as Self |
| 1991 | Landline (TV Series) · as Self - Comedian, Comic Relief |
| 1991 | Comedy Classics of the 80's · as Self |
| 1989 | The Secret Policeman's Biggest Ball · as Self |
| 1989 | Clive Anderson Talks Back (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1988 | This Morning (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1988 | Live! From London · as Self |
| 1987 | Going Live! (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1987 | The Secret Policeman's Third Ball · as Self |
| 1986 | Comic Relief · as Self |
| 1982 | Channel 4 News (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1982 | Wogan (TV Series) · as Self - Host |
| 1979 | Question Time (TV Series) · as Self - Panellist |
| 1978 | The South Bank Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1972 | Pebble Mill at One (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1971 | Parkinson (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1967 | Omnibus (1967) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1964 | Top of the Pops (TV Series) · as Self - Presenter |
| 2013 | The Wright Way (TV Series) |
| 1995 | The Thin Blue Line (TV Series) |
| 2017 | |
| 2005 | Blessed (TV Series) |
| 2000 |
| 2023 | Ben Elton: The Great Railway Disaster · as Written By |
| 2012 | Love Never Dies · as Musical |
| 2011 | Ben Elton: Live From Planet Earth (TV Series) · as Written By |
| 2005 | Blessed (TV Series) · as Created By |
| 2003 | More Great Comedy Moments · as Written By: "the Young Ones" And "filthy Rich & Catflap" |
| 1997 | Ben Elton: Ben Elton Live · as Co-Executive Producer |
| 1990 | Ben Elton, the Man from Auntie (TV Series) · as Written By |
| 1985 | Girls on Top (TV Series) · as Script Editor |
| 1985 | Saturday Live (TV Series) · as Written By |
| 1984 | Spitting Image (TV Series) · as Written By |
| 1981 | Three of a Kind (TV Series) · as Written By |