Ben Elton
Actor
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).
As Director
Filmography
Much Ado About Nothing
as Verges 1993
Blackadder Rides Again
as Self 2008
Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule
as Self 2014
The Story of Bean
as Self 1997
Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga
as Self 2008
Blackadder: The Lost Pilot
as Self 2023
Blackadder: A Cunning Story
as Self - Contributor 2023
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
as Self 1989
Ben Elton: Live
as Self 2022
We Are Most Amused
as Self 2008
How The Young Ones Changed Comedy
as (Archive Footage) 2018
Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
as Self 2008
Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke
as Self 2025
Bottom Mindless Violence
as Baz (archive footage) 2004
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
as Self 1987
The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker
as Self 2012
The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live
as Self 1986