10.0
10.0
Rowan Atkinson Live: Invisible Drum Kit
1992
Writer
Ben Elton
Acting
Born:May 3, 1959(age 67)
N/A
CommunityBiography
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 (39 movies)
8.1
8.1
Rowan Atkinson Live
1992
Writer
8.0
8.0
The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker
2012
as Self
8.0
8.0
Ben Elton: Live
2022
Writer
7.8
7.8
Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga
2008
Writer
7.6
7.6
Blackadder's Christmas Carol
1988
Writer
7.6
7.6
Mr. Bean Takes an Exam
1991
Writer
7.5
7.5
Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule
2014
as Self
7.5
7.5
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
1989
as Self
7.5
7.5
Blackadder: A Cunning Story
2023
as Self – Contributor
7.5
7.5
Blackadder Rides Again
2008
as Self
7.4
7.4
The One Ronnie
2010
Writer
7.2
7.2
We Are Most Amused
2008
as Self
7.2
7.2
Blackadder: The Cavalier Years
1988
Writer
7.1
7.1
The Story of Bean
1997
as Self
7.0
7.0
Blackadder: Back & Forth
1999
Writer
7.0
7.0
How The Young Ones Changed Comedy
2018
as (Archive Footage)
7.0
7.0
Love Never Dies
2012
Writer
6.9
6.9
Much Ado About Nothing
1993
as Verges
6.9
6.9
Blackadder: The Lost Pilot
2023
as Self
6.0
6.0
The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live
1986
as Self
6.0
6.0
All Is True
2018
Screenplay
6.0
6.0
Madness the Pilot
1984
Writer
5.4
5.4
Maybe Baby
2000
Screenplay
5.4
5.4
Three Summers
2017
Director
5.0
5.0
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
1987
as Self
4.5
4.5
Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
2008
as Self
Laughs and Larrikins
TBA
Ben Elton: The Great Railway Disaster
2023
Writer
Ben Elton: Very Live
1993
Writer
The London Studios: Home of the Stars
2018
as Self
Ben Elton: Live
1997
Writer
Is Benny Hill Still Funny?
2006
as Self
When Comedy Changed Forever
2006
as Self (archive material)
Filth!
1994
Writer
All Saints: The Video
1998
as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ben Elton: The Get A Grip Tour Live
2007
as Himself
But Also John Clarke
2025
as Self
Filthy Rich & Catflap
1987
Writer
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