Comedians born on May 3

Take a focused look at the comedians born on May 3. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1959 Ben Elton

  Ben Elton is an English comedian, author, playwright, actor, and director. He is best known for his work in British television comedy during the 1980s and 1990s, including co-writing acclaimed sitcoms such as 'The Young Ones' and 'Blackadder.' [bio]