Actor
Ben Elton
- Born: 18 May 1941, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
- Estimated net worth: $2 million
Miriam Margolyes is a British-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and theatre. She gained recognition for performances in films like 'The Age of Innocence' and 'Harry Potter.' Her distinct voice and remarkable comedic timing…
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About Ben Elton
Miriam Margolyes is a British-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and theatre. She gained recognition for performances in films like 'The Age of Innocence' and 'Harry Potter.' Her distinct voice and remarkable comedic timing have made her a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.
- Born
- 18 May 1941, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
- Height
- 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
- Spouses
- Heather Sutherland (1968-1975)
- Children
- 1 child, Beth
- Parents
- Margaret Margolyes, Joseph Margolyes
- Estimated net worth
- $2 million
Fun facts about Ben Elton
- Miriam Margolyes is a passionate advocate for animal rights and has been involved in various charitable causes.
- She has a unique ability to do various accents, which she often showcases in her performances.
Famous Ben Elton quotes
“It is not easy being a woman in this world.”
“I don't think you can be a good actor without being a good person.”
“I'm not a great actress. I'm a great personality.”
Ben Elton filmography
Cast (74)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'Stard Movie | Self | 7.2 |
| 2026 | Untold UK: Vinnie Jones Movie | Self - (archive footage) | 6.5 |
| 2025 | Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 2024 | The Chris McCausland Show TV | Self | |
| 2023 | Ben Elton: The Great Railway Disaster Movie | Self | |
| 2023 | Blackadder: A Cunning Story Movie | Self - Contributor | 7.7 |
| 2023 | Blackadder: The Lost Pilot Movie | Self | 7.1 |
| 2022 | Ben Elton: Live Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2022 | Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg TV | Unknown character | 2.8 |
| 2020 | The BRITs at 40 Movie | Self |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Have You Been Paying Attention? TV | Panellist | 7.5 |
| 2018 | The London Studios: Home of the Stars Movie | Self | |
| 2018 | How The Young Ones Changed Comedy Movie | (Archive Footage) | 7.0 |
| 2014 | Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 2012 | The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2009 | Angela and Friends TV | Unknown character | 5.0 |
| 2009 | Live from Studio Five TV | Self | 3.8 |
| 2008 | Blackadder Rides Again Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 2008 | We Are Most Amused Movie | Self | 7.2 |
| 2008 | Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments Movie | Self | 4.5 |
| 2008 | Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga Movie | Self | 7.8 |
| 2008 | Q&A TV | Self - Panellist | 3.7 |
| 2007 | Ben Elton: The Get A Grip Tour Live Movie | Himself | |
| 2007 | Get a Grip TV | Unknown character | |
| 2006 | Is Benny Hill Still Funny? Movie | Self | |
| 2006 | The One Show TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 2006 | When Comedy Changed Forever Movie | Self (archive material) | |
| 2004 | Bottom Mindless Violence Movie | Baz (archive footage) | 10.0 |
| 2004 | Parkinson TV | Self - Guest | 7.0 |
| 2003 | Enough Rope With Andrew Denton TV | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 2002 | There's Only One Paul McCartney Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2002 | V Graham Norton TV | Self | 5.3 |
| 1998 | Norman Ormal: A Very Political Turtle Movie | Jack Student | |
| 1998 | All Saints: The Video Movie | Himself (archive footage) (uncredited) | 9.0 |
| 1998 | The Heaven and Earth Show TV | Unknown character | 4.4 |
| 1998 | The Ben Elton Show TV | Unknown character | 6.7 |
| 1998 | Parkinson TV | Self | |
| 1997 | Ben Elton: Live Movie | Himself | 9.0 |
| 1997 | The Story of Bean Movie | Self | 7.1 |
| 1996 | Clive Anderson All Talk TV | Self | 7.5 |
| 1996 | TFI Friday TV | Unknown character | 7.1 |
| 1995 | The Thin Blue Line TV | Homeless Man | 7.1 |
| 1994 | Harry Enfield and Chums TV | Benny Elton | 7.2 |
| 1994 | Filth! Movie | Himself | |
| 1993 | Stark TV | CD | 6.6 |
| 1993 | Ben Elton: Very Live Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 1993 | Much Ado About Nothing Movie | Verges | 7.0 |
| 1990 | Ben Elton: The Man from Auntie TV | Unknown character | |
| 1990 | The Last Laugh TV | Self | |
| 1989 | Saturday Night Clive TV | Unknown character | |
| 1989 | The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball Movie | Self | 7.7 |
| 1988 | This Morning TV | Self | 5.2 |
| 1988 | Comic Relief TV | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1987 | Going Live! TV | Self | 8.0 |
| 1987 | French & Saunders TV | Guest | 7.4 |
| 1987 | Filthy Rich & Catflap TV | Art Exhibition Guest | 6.7 |
| 1987 | The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 1986 | Omnibus Presents Comic Relief TV | Unknown character | 4.0 |
| 1986 | The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 1986 | Saturday Live TV | Host | 7.0 |
| 1986 | Saturday Live TV | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1985 | Happy Families TV | Roland | 7.2 |
| 1983 | Blackadder TV | Anarchist | 8.0 |
| 1983 | Alfresco TV | Various | 6.6 |
| 1982 | The Young Ones TV | Radio DJ | 7.9 |
| 1982 | The Young Ones TV | Man in Hawk Advert | 7.9 |
| 1982 | The Young Ones TV | Grange Hill Student | 7.9 |
| 1982 | The Young Ones TV | Baz | 7.9 |
| 1982 | There's Nothing to Worry About! TV | Various | 5.0 |
| 1982 | O.T.T. TV | Unknown character | |
| 1979 | Question Time TV | Self - Panellist | 5.9 |
| 1978 | The South Bank Show TV | Unknown character | 5.6 |
| 1976 | The Secret Policeman's Ball TV | Self | 5.0 |
| TBA | Laughs and Larrikins Movie | Unknown character |
Crew (48)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Ben Elton: The Great Railway Disaster Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| 2023 | Blackadder: A Cunning Story Movie | Thanks · Crew | 7.7 |
| 2022 | Ben Elton: Live Movie | Writer · Writing | 8.0 |
| 2018 | All Is True Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.0 |
| 2017 | Three Summers Movie | Director · Directing | 5.3 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Three Summers Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.3 |
| 2016 | Upstart Crow TV | Creator · Creator | 7.3 |
| 2016 | Upstart Crow TV | Writer · Writing | 7.3 |
| 2013 | The Wright Way TV | Creator · Creator | 5.2 |
| 2012 | Love Never Dies Movie | Musical · Writing | 7.0 |
| 2012 | Love Never Dies Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.0 |
| 2010 | The One Ronnie Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.4 |
| 2008 | Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.8 |
| 2005 | Blessed TV | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 2000 | Maybe Baby Movie | Novel · Writing | 5.5 |
| 2000 | Maybe Baby Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.5 |
| 2000 | Maybe Baby Movie | Director · Directing | 5.5 |
| 1999 | Blackadder: Back & Forth Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.0 |
| 1997 | Ben Elton: Live Movie | Writer · Writing | 9.0 |
| 1995 | The Thin Blue Line TV | Writer · Writing | 7.1 |
| 1995 | The Thin Blue Line TV | Producer · Production | 7.1 |
| 1995 | The Thin Blue Line TV | Creator · Creator | 7.1 |
| 1994 | Filth! Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| 1993 | Stark TV | Author · Writing | 6.6 |
| 1993 | Stark TV | Writer · Writing | 6.6 |
| 1993 | Stark TV | Creator · Creator | 6.6 |
| 1993 | Ben Elton: Very Live Movie | Writer · Writing | 8.0 |
| 1992 | Rowan Atkinson Live: Invisible Drum Kit Movie | Writer · Writing | 10.0 |
| 1992 | Rowan Atkinson Live Movie | Writer · Writing | 8.1 |
| 1991 | Mr. Bean Takes an Exam Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.9 |
| 1990 | Ben Elton: The Man from Auntie TV | Creator · Creator | |
| 1990 | Mr. Bean TV | Writer · Writing | 8.0 |
| 1990 | The Last Laugh TV | Writer · Writing | |
| 1989 | Oh No, Not Them Movie | Creator · Crew | |
| 1988 | Blackadder's Christmas Carol Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.4 |
| 1988 | Blackadder: The Cavalier Years Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.2 |
| 1987 | Filthy Rich & Catflap TV | Writer · Writing | 6.7 |
| 1987 | Filthy Rich & Catflap TV | Creator · Creator | 6.7 |
| 1985 | Girls On Top TV | Script Editor · Writing | 5.4 |
| 1985 | Happy Families TV | Writer · Writing | 7.2 |
| 1984 | Madness the Pilot Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.0 |
| 1983 | Blackadder TV | Creator · Creator | 8.0 |
| 1983 | Blackadder TV | Writer · Writing | 8.0 |
| 1983 | Alfresco TV | Writer · Writing | 6.6 |
| 1982 | The Young Ones TV | Creator · Creator | 7.9 |
| 1982 | The Young Ones TV | Writer · Writing | 7.9 |
| 1982 | There's Nothing to Worry About! TV | Writer · Writing | 5.0 |
| 1982 | There's Nothing to Worry About! TV | Creator · Creator | 5.0 |
Latest releases
- Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'Stard2026 / TMDB 7.2
- Untold UK: Vinnie Jones2026 / TMDB 6.5
- Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke2025 / TMDB 9.0
- Ben Elton: The Great Railway Disaster2023
- Blackadder: A Cunning Story2023 / TMDB 7.7
- Blackadder: The Lost Pilot2023 / TMDB 7.1
Questions about Ben Elton
What are some of Miriam Margolyes' most famous roles?
Miriam Margolyes is known for her roles in 'The Age of Innocence,' 'Harry Potter,' and 'The Black Adder.' Her performances often highlight her comedic talent and ability to portray diverse characters.
Has Miriam Margolyes won any awards?
Yes, Miriam Margolyes won a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 1993 film 'The Age of Innocence.' She has received several other nominations throughout her career.
What was Miriam Margolyes' first film?
Miriam Margolyes made her film debut in the 1971 movie 'The Killing of Sister George.' This marked the beginning of her successful career in film and television.
What is Miriam Margolyes' estimated net worth?
Miriam Margolyes' estimated net worth is around $2 million. This reflects her long-standing career in acting and various television appearances.
How many children does Miriam Margolyes have?
Miriam Margolyes has one child, a daughter named Beth. She has often spoken about her experiences as a mother.
What is a defining characteristic of Miriam Margolyes' acting style?
Miriam Margolyes is known for her distinctive voice and expressive performances. Her ability to convey humor and depth in her characters sets her apart in the industry.
What are some of Miriam Margolyes' notable television appearances?
Miriam Margolyes has appeared in various popular TV shows, including 'The Real Marigold Hotel' and 'Call the Midwife.' Her engaging personality makes her a favorite among viewers.
What is Miriam Margolyes' connection to Australia?
Miriam Margolyes became an Australian citizen in 2013. She has often expressed her love for Australia and its culture, contributing to her popularity in the country.