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Alexei Sayle

Screenwriter / Comedian / Writer | * 08/07/1952 (71) | Anfield, Liverpool, England (United Kingdom (UK))
Alexei David Sayle (born 7 August 1952) is an English actor, author, stand-up comedian, television presenter and former recording artist. He was a leading figure in the British alternative comedy movement in the 1980s. He was voted the 18th greatest stand-up comic of all time on Channel 4's 100 Greatest Stand-Ups in 2007. In an updated 2010 poll he came 72nd. Much of Sayle's humour is in the tradition of Spike Milligan and Monty Python, with riffs based on often absurd and surreal premises. His act is known for its cynicism and political awareness, as well as physical comedy. ()
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Alexei David Sayle(born 7 August 1952) is anEnglishstand-up comedian, actor, author and formerrecording artist. He was a central part of thealternative comedycircuit in the early 1980s. He was voted the 18th greatest stand-up comic onChannel 4's 100 Greatest Stand-ups in 2007.[5]In the updated 2010 poll he came 72nd. Much of Sayle's humour is in the tradition ofSpike MilliganandMonty Python, with riffs based on absurd andsurrealpremises.His act is noted for its cynicism and political awareness, as well asphysical comedy.

Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Drama | Documentaries

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Movies with Alexei Sayle as Actor(37)

as Karl Marx2020 How to Build a Girl
as Algy2017 Gloves Off
as Colin Goodman2016 Red Top
as Planet Jimmy (voice)2011 The Itch of the Golden Nit
as Barbarossa2006 The Thief Lord
as Newspaper Editor2004 The Legend of the Tamworth Two
as Uncle Henry2000 Don't Walk
as Mighty Mac1999 Swing
as X Ray Operator1997 Hospital!
as Bernie1997 Two Minutes
as Andy Carolides1995 Sorry About Last Night
as Seemuller1993 Curacao
as Major Wib1993 Reckless Kelly
as Achmed1992 Carry On Columbus
as Konrad 'Conny' Fischer1991 Selling Hitler
as Clarence Flamer1990 Night Voice
as Head torturer1988 Jake's Journey
as The Voices1988 The Love Child
as Paul1988 The Strike
as Toll Gate Keeper1987 Mr. Corbett's Ghost
as Cabbie1987 Siesta
as Malice1986 Solarbabies
as Alexei Sayle in a Hawaiian Shirt1986 Whoops Apocalypse
as Motorbike Cop1985 The Supergrass
as Magar1985 The Bride
as Golodkin1983 Gorky Park
as Self - Presenter1982 Private Life of the Ford Cortina
as 2nd Detective1979 Repeater

TV Shows/Series with Alexei Sayle as Actor(35)

as himself2014 For the Love of Cars
as Dr. Ushma2009 Horrible Histories
as Self - Panellist2008 Q&A
as himself2006 The One Show
as himself2001 Richard & Judy
as Pope John Paul II1999 Bremner, Bird and Fortune
as himself1994 Room 101
as Vlad Milcic1990 The Gravy Train
as Anton Malinovsky1986 Casualty
1986 Lovejoy
as Commissar Solzhenitsyn1982 Whoops Apocalypse
as The Balowski Family1982 The Young Ones
as Carl Moss/Sterling Moss1982 The Comic Strip Presents
as Inspector1982 The Comic Strip Presents
as Bride's Father1982 The Comic Strip Presents
as Speaker in Market1981 Wolcott
as Himself - Presenter1980 Great Railway Journeys
as Himself - Panellist1979 Question Time
as D.J.1963 Doctor Who

Movies with Alexei Sayle as Crew(2)

Writing/Writer1995 Sorry About Last Night
Writing/Writer1981 The Comic Strip

TV Shows/Series with Alexei Sayle as Crew(4)

Writing/Writer1982 The Young Ones
Crew/Additional Writing1982 The Young Ones
Creator/Creator1982 The Young Ones
Writing/Writer1982 The Comic Strip Presents

Additional Information

Official websites:
Full Name: Alexei Sayle
Citizenship: United Kingdom (UK)
Born: Thursday, 08/07 1952 (August) in Anfield, Liverpool, England (United Kingdom (UK)) (current age: 71 years + 235 days)
Zodiac sign: Leo (Chinese zodiac sign: Dragon)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: Chelsea College of Art and Design, Alsop High School, Garnett College
Record Label: Island Records
Influenced by/Role models: Richard Pryor
Other names for Alexei Sayle (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Alexei David Sayle"
"Alexy Syale"
Alexei Sayle frequently works together with these people:
Peter Richardson (50x, Actor)
Terry Walsh (39x, Actor)
Adrian Edmondson (38x, Actor)
Dawn French (38x, Actress)
Jennifer Saunders (35x, Actress)
Rik Mayall (34x, Actor)
Nigel Planer (34x, Actor)
Keith Allen (22x, Actor)
Robbie Coltrane (21x, Actor)
Pat Gorman (16x, Actor)
Max Faulkner (13x, Actor)
Daniel Peacock (4x, Actor)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:51208, Added: 05/17/2018, Last updated: 03/22/2024