Ben Elton
Ben Elton is a full-time actor, employed steadily rather than spectacularly. Drama is the register he has worked in most. His filmography holds 15 entries between film and television. 'Much Ado About Nothing' gave him the part of Verges. The career opens in 1986, at 27.
Ben Elton
5 Movies
10 Series
Ben Elton is a full-time actor, employed steadily rather than spectacularly. Drama is the register he has worked in most. His filmography holds 15 entries between film and television. 'Much Ado About Nothing' gave him the part of Verges. The career opens in 1986, at 27.
TV Shows
Plays Self
The Secret Policeman's Ball
1976
Writer
Plays Various
Alfresco
1983
Plays Host
Saturday Live
1986
Creator
Plays CD
Stark
1993
Creator
Plays Various
There's Nothing to Worry About!
1982
Creator
Plays Radio DJ
The Young Ones
1982
Creator
Plays Anarchist
Blackadder
1983
Writer
Plays Roland
Happy Families
1985
Creator
Plays Homeless Man
The Thin Blue Line
1995
Plays Benny Elton
Harry Enfield and Chums
1994
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'Stard
Full Filmography
Ben Elton: Live
Self
2022
Film
Ben Elton: The Get A Grip Tour Live
Himself
2007
Film
Ben Elton: Live
Himself
1997
Film
The Thin Blue Line
Homeless Man · 1 episode
1995
TV
Harry Enfield and Chums
Benny Elton · 1 episode
1994
TV
Stark
CD · 3 episodes
1993
TV
Ben Elton: Very Live
Self
1993
Film
Much Ado About Nothing
Verges
1993
Film
Blackadder
Anarchist · 1 episode
1987
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ben Elton?
Ben Elton is 67 years old, born on May 3, 1959.
What are the most famous roles of Ben Elton?
Ben Elton is best known for roles in Much Ado About Nothing, Blackadder Rides Again, Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule.
How many movies has Ben Elton been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), Ben Elton has appeared in 1 movies and 8 TV shows.
What is Ben Elton's most recent movie or series?
Ben Elton's most recent release is Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'Stard, which premiered on June 25, 2026.
What TV shows has Ben Elton appeared in?
On television, Ben Elton has appeared in Blackadder, The Young Ones, The Thin Blue Line, French & Saunders.
Ben Elton
1959-05-03
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).