Ben Elton

British comedian, author, playwright, actor and director
Person human Q436712
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Ben Elton

Summary

Ben Elton is a human[1]. He was born in Catford[2]. He was born on May 3, 1959[3]. He worked as an actor[4], comedian[5], novelist[6], writer[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,484 views/month, #6,247 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Catford[2], Ben Elton…
  • Born in London[10], Ben Elton…
  • Ben Elton was born on May 3, 1959[3].
  • Ben Elton's father was Lewis Elton[11].
  • Ben Elton's mother was Mary Foster[12].
  • Ben Elton held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Ben Elton held citizenship in Australia[14].
  • Ben Elton's professions included actor[4].
  • Ben Elton's professions included comedian[5].
  • Ben Elton worked as a novelist[6].
  • Ben Elton's professions included writer[7].
  • Ben Elton's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Ben Elton worked as a playwright[15].
  • Ben Elton's field of work was film direction[16].
  • Ben Elton's field of work was drama[17].
  • Ben Elton's field of work was film screenwriting[18].
  • Ben Elton's field of work was musical[19].
  • Ben Elton was educated at University of Manchester[20].
  • Ben Elton was educated at Victoria University of Manchester[21].
  • Ben Elton was educated at Godalming College[22].
  • Ben Elton was educated at Godalming Grammar School[23].
  • Ben Elton's education included a stint at Stratford-upon-Avon College[24].
  • Ben Elton received the Member of the Order of Australia[25].
  • Ben Elton received the Q137752358[26].
  • Ben Elton's religion is recorded as atheism[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Catford[2], a town[28], in United Kingdom[29] and London[10], a metropolis[30], in Roman Empire[31], founded in 0047[32]. Ben Elton was born on May 3, 1959[3]. His father was Lewis Elton[11]. His mother was Mary Foster[12].

Education

Educated at University of Manchester[20], a university[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1824[35], headquartered in Manchester[36]; Victoria University of Manchester[21], a university[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1851[39], headquartered in Manchester[40]; Godalming College[22], a secondary school[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 2018[43]; Godalming Grammar School[23], a grammar school[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1930[46]; and Stratford-upon-Avon College[24], a school[47], in United Kingdom[48].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[4], comedian[5], novelist[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], and playwright[15]. Fields of work include film direction[16], an activity[49]; drama[17], a literary mode[50]; film screenwriting[18], an occupation[51]; and musical[19], a music genre[52], founded in 1560[53].

Recognition

Awards received include Member of the Order of Australia[25], a grade of an order[54], in Australia[55] and Q137752358[26].

Personal Life

Ben Elton's religion is recorded as atheism[27].

Why It Matters

Ben Elton ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,484 views/month, #6,247 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Ben Elton born?

Born in Catford[2], Ben Elton…

Who were Ben Elton's parents?

Ben Elton's father was Lewis Elton[11]. Ben Elton's mother was Mary Foster[12].

What did Ben Elton do for work?

Ben Elton worked as actor[4], comedian[5], novelist[6], writer[7], and screenwriter[8].

Where did Ben Elton go to school?

Ben Elton was educated at University of Manchester[20], Victoria University of Manchester[21], Godalming College[22], and Godalming Grammar School[23].

What awards did Ben Elton receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of Australia[25] and Q137752358[26].

References

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  23. [25] . Australian Honours Search Facility. honours.pmc.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . cerclenoir.com. cerclenoir.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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