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).
Acted in 25
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
How The Young Ones Changed Comedy
(Archive Footage)
2000s
- 2009
- 2004
Bottom Mindless Violence
Baz (archive footage)
- 2003
More Great Comedy Moments
Kendal Mintcake (archive footage)
Enough Rope With Andrew Denton
TV
1990s
- 1996
- 1995
- 1994
Harry Enfield and Chums
Benny Elton · 1 episode
- 1993
Stark
CD · 3 episodes
- 1990
Ben Elton: The Man from Auntie
TV
1980s
- 1988
Comic Relief
TV
- 1987
Filthy Rich & Catflap
Art Exhibition Guest · 1 episode
- 1986
Omnibus Presents Comic Relief
TV
- 1985
- 1983
Alfresco
Various · 13 episodes
- 1982
There's Nothing to Worry About!
Various · 3 episodes
O.T.T.
TV
No release date
Laughs and Larrikins
Movie
Wrote 32
2020s
- 2023
Ben Elton: The Great Railway Disaster
Writer
- 2022
Ben Elton: Live
Writer
2010s
- 2018
- 2017
Three Summers
Writer
- 2016
- 2012
Love Never Dies
Musical, Writer
- 2010
The One Ronnie
Writer
Dave's One Night Stand
Writer
2000s
- 2008
Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga
Writer
- 2003
More Great Comedy Moments
Writer
- 2001
Great Comedy Moments
Writer
- 2000
Maybe Baby
Screenplay, Novel
1990s
- 1999
Blackadder: Back & Forth
Writer
- 1997
Ben Elton: Live
Writer
- 1995
- 1994
Filth!
Writer
- 1993
Stark
Writer, Author
Ben Elton: Very Live
Writer
- 1992
Rowan Atkinson Live: Invisible Drum Kit
Writer
Rowan Atkinson Live
Writer
- 1991
Mr. Bean Takes an Exam
Writer
- 1990
1980s
- 1988
Blackadder: The Cavalier Years
Writer
- 1987
Filthy Rich & Catflap
Writer
- 1985
Girls On Top
Script Editor
- 1984
Madness the Pilot
Writer
- 1983
Alfresco
Writer
- 1982
There's Nothing to Worry About!
Writer
Created 9
2010s
- 2016
- 2013
The Wright Way
Creator
1990s
- 1995
- 1993
Stark
Creator
- 1990
Ben Elton: The Man from Auntie
Creator
1980s
- 1987
Filthy Rich & Catflap
Creator
- 1983
- 1982
There's Nothing to Worry About!
Creator
Directed 3
2010s
- 2017
Three Summers
Director
2000s
- 2005
Blessed
Director
- 2000
Maybe Baby
Director
Other crew 1
1980s
- 1989
Oh No, Not Them
Creator
Produced 1
1990s
- 1995
Appearances41
2020s
- 2026
Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'Stard
Self
- 2025
Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke
Self
- 2024
The Chris McCausland Show
Self · 1 episode
- 2023
Ben Elton: The Great Railway Disaster
Self
Blackadder: A Cunning Story
Self - Contributor
Blackadder: The Lost Pilot
Self
- 2022
Ben Elton: Live
Self
- 2020
The BRITs at 40
Self
2010s
- 2018
The London Studios: Home of the Stars
Self
- 2014
Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule
Self
- 2012
The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker
Self
- 2010
Dave's One Night Stand
Self · 1 episode
2000s
- 2009
Live from Studio Five
Self · 1 episode
- 2008
Blackadder Rides Again
Self
We Are Most Amused
Self
Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
Self
Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga
Self
- 2007
Dawn French's Boys Who Do Comedy
Self · 3 episodes
Ben Elton: The Get A Grip Tour Live
Himself
- 2006
Is Benny Hill Still Funny?
Self
When Comedy Changed Forever
Self (archive material)
- 2004
- 2002
There's Only One Paul McCartney
Self
1990s
- 1998
All Saints: The Video
Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1997
Ben Elton: Live
Himself
The Story of Bean
Self
- 1994
Filth!
Himself
- 1993
Ben Elton: Very Live
Self
1980s
- 1989
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
Self
- 1988
This Morning
Self · 1 episode
- 1987
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
Self
- 1986
The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live
Self
1970s
- 1979
- 1976
The Secret Policeman's Ball
Self · 15 episodes
Thanked in the credits1
2020s
- 2023
Blackadder: A Cunning Story
Thanks