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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.
- Alexei David Sayle
- 7 August 1952 (age 71), Anfield, Liverpool, England
- 1979–present
- 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.
- January 1, 1
- 1.78 m
- Anfield, Liverpool, England, UK
- Actor, Writer, Music Department
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May 9, 2024 · Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive. 1 hr 7 min. 25 APR 2024. Autocratic Tendencies (with Khalid Winter)
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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. R adio 4 recently began broadcasting a ...
Listen to Alexei Sayle's comedy show about history, philosophy and sandwiches. He performs stand-up, memoir and philosophy from behind the counter of his imaginary sandwich bar.
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.