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Ben Elton | |
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 Elton in 2009 | |
| Born | Benjamin Charles Elton Fitzrovia, London, England |
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| Alma mater | University of Manchester |
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| Years active | 1981–present |
| Notable work | The Young Ones Blackadder |
| Spouse |
Sophie Gare (m. 1994) |
| Children | 3 |
| Father | Lewis Elton |
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Benjamin Charles Elton AM is a British comedian, actor, author, playwright, lyricist and director. He was a part of London's alternative comedy movement of the 1980s and became a writer on the sitcoms The Young Ones and Blackadder, as well as continuing as a stand-up comedian on stage and television. His style in the 1980s was left-wing political satire. He has published many novels in dystopian, comedy, and crime genres, as well as written the musicals The Beautiful Game (2000), We Will Rock You (2002), Tonight's the Night (2003), and Love Never Dies (2010).