Ben Elton
Benjamin Charles Elton is a British comedian and writer. He has written and produced for television, radio, films, novels, theatre and musicals, and has performed as a stand-up comedian and on screen. One of the major figures in the alternative comedy movement of the 1980s, he used a style of left-wing political satire in his early stand-up comedy.
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- Born in
- London
- Educated at
- University of ManchesterVictoria University of ManchesterGodalming College
- Awards
- 🏆 Member of the Order of Australia
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1959
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