Ben Elton
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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).
Known for
Credits
Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
as Verges
Untold UK: Vinnie Jones (2026)
as Self - (archive footage)
Filth! (1994)
as Himself
Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga (2008)
as Self
Blackadder: A Cunning Story (2023)
as Self - Contributor
There's Only One Paul McCartney (2002)
as Self
Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke (2025)
as Self
Blackadder Rides Again (2008)
as Self
Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'Stard (2026)
as Self
Norman Ormal: A Very Political Turtle (1998)
as Jack Student
The Story of Bean (1997)
as Self
The BRITs at 40 (2020)
as Self
We Are Most Amused (2008)
as Self
When Comedy Changed Forever (2006)
as Self (archive material)
Laughs and Larrikins (—)
Actor
How The Young Ones Changed Comedy (2018)
as (Archive Footage)
Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments (2008)
as Self
Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule (2014)
as Self
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball (1989)
as Self
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball (1987)
as Self
The London Studios: Home of the Stars (2018)
as Self
The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live (1986)
as Self
All Saints: The Video (1998)
as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
Blackadder: The Lost Pilot (2023)
as Self
Bottom Mindless Violence (2004)
as Baz (archive footage)
Is Benny Hill Still Funny? (2006)
as Self
Ben Elton: Very Live (1993)
as Self
The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker (2012)
as Self
More Great Comedy Moments (2003)
as Kendal Mintcake (archive footage)
Ben Elton: Live (1997)
as Himself
Ben Elton: The Get A Grip Tour Live (2007)
as Himself
Ben Elton: Live (2022)
as Self
Ben Elton: The Great Railway Disaster (2023)
as Self