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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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Mar 12, 2023 · Subscribed. 1.9K. 58K views 1 year ago. Founder of Alternative Comedy, Alexei Sayle, speaks about Keir Starmer and political comedy today. Includes an excerpt from 'Alexei Sayle's...
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Learn about the life and career of Alexei Sayle, a British actor and writer known for his comedy and political satire. Find out his birth date, height, spouse, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- August 7, 1952
Listen to Alexei Sayle's stand-up, memoir and philosophy from behind the counter of his imaginary sandwich bar. Explore the history and role of the entertainer in four episodes of this comedy series.
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Mar 4, 2019 · Alexei Sayle on his new series. As his short stories become radio plays, the comedian describes a new experience – people phoning in to say nice things. Alexei Sayle. Mon 4 Mar 2019 01.00 EST ...
