Ben has over thirty years' experience in the industry, winning BAFTAs and numerous other awards. His most recent broadcasts include: the first ever feature-length special for the hugely popular Red Planet drama "Death in Paradise" which was the most watched programme on British television over the Christmas period (after HMQ), and two feature-length episodes of "Mrs Sidhu Investigates" starring Meera Syal by Monumental Television for Acorn. Ben is also known for the hit comedy "Mrs Brown's Boys."

“As a director/producer for Mrs. Browns Boys over the last nine years Ben has been over and above anything I could have expected from him. No ideas are written off without being completely dismantled and for Ben nothing is too much trouble once it improves the outcome. Luckily what I needed to make Mrs. Browns Boys a success, Ben Kellett has in bucket loads. ”

Brendan O’Carroll, creator, writer and star of Mrs Brown’s Boys.

Ben has a multitude of major TV credits ranging from primetime entertainment shows, award ceremonies, drama to sitcom and sketch show. Ben made his feature film directing debut in 2014 with “Mrs Brown's Boys D'Movie”, which was a number one box office hit. He is in his element in all aspects of production from single camera drama and comedy to multi-camera studios and OBs, live and recorded.

 

"Working with Ben at the BBC was an absolute delight.  He makes things look wonderful, he's calm under pressure in a live multi-camera studio environment and on location with single camera shoots.  Great with people whether it’s the talent or his teams.  It’s hugely reassuring and fun to have him alongside you..." 

David Tibballs, Executive Producer, Our House Media, Los Angeles

He works extensively around the world, from the USA to Africa and across Europe. He has hosted workshops and lectures at the Cinemagic Festival both in London and Dublin, At the CME annual conference in Susai, and the National Film and Television School.  In 2021, he gained Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. He has also lectured at several Universities and for Film Buddy. He sits on the Directors UK ‘Remunerations Committee’ and on the ‘Advisory Committee for Producing and Directing TV Entertainment’  for the National Film and Television School. He is member, as well as a regular Juror, for BAFTA.