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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.
- His parents wanted him to watch Soviet cinema rather than Disney movies. Alexei Sayle’s parents were staunch members of the Communist Party in Liverpool.
- His childhood holidays involved great railway journeys. Alexei’s father, Joe, was a railway worker, which entitled the family to free train travel across Europe.
- He selects a classic protest song to remind him of his mother Molly. One of Alexei’s eight discs is a song from the 1930s inspired by the life and death of the Swedish-American activist Joe Hill, written by Alfred Hayes and Earl Robinson.
- He went to art school – but didn’t get much encouragement from his teachers. After he was inspired by a talk by David Hockney, Alexei won a place at the Chelsea School of Art.
Alexei Sayle is a British actor and writer, known for his roles in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Alexei Sayle's Stuff and Whoops Apocalypse. He is also a comedian and author, and has appeared in many TV shows and movies since 1981.
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- Actor, Writer, Music Department
Alexei Sayle. @AlexeiSayleOFFICIAL ‧. ‧. 18.3K subscribers ‧ 72 videos. Bike rides and podcasts from that guy Alexei.
Feb 27, 2016 · The 80s stand-up legend talks about his debut at the Comedy Store, his memoir Thatcher Stole My Trousers, and his parents' political views. He also reveals his dislike for Michael McIntyre and his admiration for David Aaronovitch.
Mar 12, 2023 · Founder of Alternative Comedy, Alexei Sayle, speaks about Keir Starmer and political comedy today.Includes an excerpt from 'Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich...
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May 23, 2021 · Listen to the comedian and writer Alexei Sayle's castaway choices of music, book and luxury. He talks about his influences, from Carlos Gardel to Ice Cube, and his career in comedy and politics.
