Alexei Sayle

Alexei Sayle

Known for

Acting

Born

August 7, 1952 (age 74)

Birthplace

Anfield, Liverpool, England, UK

Biography

Alexei David Sayle 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.

Best known work

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
1989
Doctor Who
Doctor Who
1963
Gorky Park
Gorky Park
1983
The Thief Lord
The Thief Lord
2006
The Young Ones
The Young Ones
1982
Agatha Christie's Marple
Agatha Christie's Marple
2004
The Bride
The Bride
1985
Solarbabies
Solarbabies
1986
Casualty
Casualty
1986
Have I Got News for You
Have I Got News for You
1990

Filmography

  1. 2026

    They Call Us The Wrong Kind of Jew

    as Self

  2. 2025

  3. 2024

  4. 2024

    Legends of Comedy with Lenny HenryTV

    as Self - Guest (1 episode)

  5. 2024

  6. 2024

  7. 2023

  8. 2023

  9. 2023

  10. 2022

  11. 2022

  12. 2020

  13. 2020

    MandyTV

    as Darren Dugdale (1 episode)

  14. 2019

  15. 2018

  16. 2017

    Gloves Off

    as Algy

  17. 2017

    Richard Osman's House of GamesTV

    as Self - Panellist (5 episodes)

  18. 2016

    Red Top

    as Colin Goodman

  19. 2014

  20. 2014

    Alan Davies: As Yet UntitledTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  21. 2014

  22. 2014

    For the Love of CarsTV

    as Himself (1 episode)

  23. 2012

  24. 2011

  25. 2011

    Celebrity Antiques Road TripTV

    as Self - Participant (1 episode)

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