Ben Elton
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Summary
Ben Elton was born on May 3, 1959[1], in Catford[2]. He has worked as an actor[3], comedian[4], novelist[5], writer[6], and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,888 views/month, #6,247 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: London[9]
- Father: Lewis Elton[10]
- Mother: Mary Foster[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12], Australia[13]
- Occupation: playwright[14], lyricist[15], songwriter[16], stand-up comedian[17], film actor[18], film director[19], stage actor[20], television actor[21], director[22], film producer[23], librettist[24]
- Field of work: film direction[25], drama[26], film screenwriting[27], musical[28]
- Educated at: University of Manchester[29], Victoria University of Manchester[30], Godalming College[31], Godalming Grammar School[32], Stratford-upon-Avon College[33]
- Award received: Member of the Order of Australia[34], Q137752358[35]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Commons category: Ben Elton[38]
- Family name: Elton[39]
- Given name: Ben[40]
- Official website: http://www.benelton.net/[41], http://benelton.net[42]
- Relative: Geoffrey Elton[43], Olivia Newton-John[44], Rudolf Ehrenberg[45], Victor Ehrenberg[46], Hans Ehrenberg[47], Irene Helen Käthe Born[48], Rona Newton-John[49]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[50]
Why It Matters
Ben Elton has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Ben Elton born?
Ben Elton's place of birth was Catford[2].
Who were Ben Elton's parents?
Ben Elton's father was Lewis Elton[10]. Ben Elton's mother was Mary Foster[11].
What did Ben Elton do for work?
Ben Elton worked as an actor[3], comedian[4], novelist[5], writer[6], and screenwriter[7].
Where did Ben Elton go to school?
Ben Elton was educated at University of Manchester[29], Victoria University of Manchester[30], Godalming College[31], and Godalming Grammar School[32].
What awards did Ben Elton receive?
Honors received include Member of the Order of Australia[34] and Q137752358[35].