Ben Elton

Ben Elton: Biography in Details

Who is Ben Elton?

Ben Elton is a popular  English comedian, actor, author, playwright, and director.

He was the writer of series such as The Young Ones, and Blackadder and was a part of London’s alternative comedy movement of the 1980s.

He has published 15 novels and written the musicals We Will Rock You, Love Never Dies, and the sequel to The Phantom of the Opera.

In which school did Ben Elton attend?

The Comedian was born on 3 May 1959 in University College Hospital in London, England, the UK to his parents Mary (née Foster) and Lewis Elton.

His mother is from Cheshire and is an English teacher while his father is an educational researcher Professor and physicist.

On talking about his childhood, he was raised as an atheist in Catford, south London, before migrating to Guildford, Surrey along with his family in 1968.

Education History

In discussing his educational background, he attended Stillness Junior School and then joined Godalming Grammar School located in Surrey.

Then, he went to South Warwickshire College located in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Further, he studied at the University of Manchester after graduation from South Warwickshire College.

Ben Elton: Early Profession and Career

First, he appeared on television on the BBC1 youth and music program entitled The Oxford Road Show with a stand-up performance.

He then appeared on the television sitcom called The Young Ones as a co-writer.

There he also participated occasionally. Other, he wrote and performed in Granada Television’s sketch show entitled Alfresco in 1983/84.

Moreover, he produced his first solo script in 1985 with his comedy-drama series Happy Families for the BBC.

Similarly, a writer headlined the first episode of Dave’s One Night Stand on 10 October 2010.

Besides, he appeared on a live one-hour variety show, Ben Elton Live From Planet Earth debuted on the Nine Network on 8 February 2011 in Australia.

In addition, he had written and produced several TV shows and sitcoms.

Some of them are  The Thin Blue Line,  Blessed,  The Wright Way (2012), Upstart Crow (2016), and so others.

Also, he appeared for BBC Radio 2 in a sitcom based on Adrian Edmondson on the song entitled “Teenage Kicks”.

Additionally, since 1989, he has written and published fifteen novels Stark (1989), Gridlock (1991), Popcorn (1996), Blast from the Past (1998), High Society (2002), and so others.

Lifetime Achievements and Awards

In discussing his lifetime achievements and awards, at the Rose d’Or Festival, he received an Honorary Rose for lifetime achievement.

Also, in recognition of his work with students, he had become a Companion of the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts.

Another, He received 3 BAFTAs for Best Comedy Series for Blackadder the Third, The Young Ones, and Blackadder Goes Forth.

Besides, he won an Olivier Award for We Will Rock You and Popcorn while awarded the Best Musical for The Beautiful Game at the Critics Circle Awards.

Is Ben Elton involved in any rumors and controversies?

For once, the public had criticized him for writing a musical with Andrew Lloyd Webber, a Conservative Party supporter. However, he disagreed with being anti-establishment.

Ben Elton: Salary, Net worth

He earns a huge amount of salary from his career but currently has not mentioned to the public while he has an estimated net worth of $3 million that he receives from his profession.

Body measurement: Height, Weight

In discussing his body measurement, he stands 5 ft 7 inches tall.

His weight is currently unknown. He possesses light brown eyes and white/black hair.

Social media

He is active on Twitter with more than 2K followers rather than on Instagram and Facebook.

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FAQs

How is Ben Elton related to Olivia Newton-John?

• He is a third cousin of singer Olivia Newton-John.

What nationality is Ben Elton?

• He has dual nationality, Australian, and English.

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