Ben Elton
Ben Elton is a prolific and multi-award-winning British-Australian comedian, novelist, playwright, television writer, and director. Rising to prominence in the 1980s as a key figure in the British alternative comedy movement, he is well-known for co-writing iconic sitcoms such as The Young Ones and Blackadder. His extensive career spans stand-up comedy, West End musicals (including We Will Rock You), and numerous bestselling novels that often explore dystopian, crime, and social themes.
Awards
['BAFTA Award for Best Comedy Series (The Young Ones, Blackadder the Third, Blackadder Goes Forth)', "Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award (Popcorn)", 'Laurence Olivier Award (Popcorn, We Will Rock You)', "Royal Television Society Writer's Award", 'British Comedy Award', "Critics' Circle Award for Best Musical (The Beautiful Game)", "Special Golden Rose d'Or"]
Notable Works
['The Young Ones', 'Blackadder', 'The Thin Blue Line', 'Upstart Crow', 'We Will Rock You', 'Popcorn', 'Stark', 'Inconceivable', 'Dead Famous', 'High Society']
