Musician Dictionary

Ben Elton

British comedian, author, playwright, actor and director

DescriptionBritish comedian, author, playwright, actor and director
Source: Wikidata
Born1959-05-03
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceFitzrovia London Catford
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited Kingdom
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryGB
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipAustralia United Kingdom
Source: Wikidata
Occupationfilm director stand-up comedian songwriter playwright screenwriter film producer film actor television actor director comedian lyricist stage actor novelist writer actor librettist
Source: Wikidata
AwardsMember of the Order of Australia Q137752358
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

Elton Elton Ben Elton, Ben

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Identifiers

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