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Alexei Sayle

Bio: 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
Born: Thu, Aug 07 1952
Birthplace: Anfield, Liverpool, England, UK
Alexei Sayle is 72 years old
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Poster of Bottom: Exposed
Bottom: Exposed
Alexei Sayle was 71 in Bottom: Exposed as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 18 2024
Poster of imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter
imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter
Alexei Sayle was 71 in imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 27 2023
Poster of The Rise of the Comic Strip
The Rise of the Comic Strip
Alexei Sayle was 70 in The Rise of the Comic Strip as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 2023
Poster of Oh Jeremy Corbyn - The Big Lie
Oh Jeremy Corbyn - The Big Lie
Alexei Sayle was 70 in Oh Jeremy Corbyn - The Big Lie as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 09 2023
Poster of The Fringe, Fame and Me
The Fringe, Fame and Me
Alexei Sayle was 70 in The Fringe, Fame and Me as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 08 2022
Poster of Robin Williams: Laugh Until You Cry
Robin Williams: Laugh Until You Cry
Alexei Sayle was 69 in Robin Williams: Laugh Until You Cry as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 30 2022
Poster of How to Build a Girl
How to Build a Girl
Alexei Sayle was 68 in How to Build a Girl as 'Karl Marx'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 24 2020
Poster of Sometimes Always Never
Sometimes Always Never
Alexei Sayle was 66 in Sometimes Always Never as 'Bill'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 14 2019
Poster of How The Young Ones Changed Comedy
How The Young Ones Changed Comedy
Alexei Sayle was 65 in How The Young Ones Changed Comedy
Movie Released: Sat, May 26 2018
Poster of Gloves Off
Gloves Off
Alexei Sayle was 65 in Gloves Off as 'Algy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 08 2017
Poster of Red Top
Red Top
Alexei Sayle was 63 in Red Top as 'Colin Goodman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 20 2016
Poster of Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule
Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule
Alexei Sayle was 62 in Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 20 2014
Poster of 50 Years of BBC Two Comedy
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy
Alexei Sayle was 61 in 50 Years of BBC Two Comedy as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 24 2014
Poster of 30 Years of Comic Strip
30 Years of Comic Strip
Alexei Sayle was 60 in 30 Years of Comic Strip
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 03 2012
Poster of The Story of Music Hall
The Story of Music Hall
Alexei Sayle was 59 in The Story of Music Hall as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 25 2011
Poster of The Itch of the Golden Nit
The Itch of the Golden Nit
Alexei Sayle was 58 in The Itch of the Golden Nit as 'Planet Jimmy (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 28 2011
Poster of My Dad Was a Communist
My Dad Was a Communist
Alexei Sayle was 56 in My Dad Was a Communist as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 23 2008
Poster of The Surprise Demise Of Francis Cooper's Mother
The Surprise Demise Of Francis Cooper's Mother
Alexei Sayle was 55 in The Surprise Demise Of Francis Cooper's Mother as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of The Making of 'The Young Ones'
The Making of 'The Young Ones'
Alexei Sayle was 55 in The Making of 'The Young Ones' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 29 2007
Poster of Tapping the Wire
Tapping the Wire
Alexei Sayle was 54 in Tapping the Wire as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 2007
Poster of Hitler: The Comedy Years
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Alexei Sayle was 54 in Hitler: The Comedy Years as 'D.J. (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 10 2007
Poster of The Double Life of Saki
The Double Life of Saki
Alexei Sayle was 54 in The Double Life of Saki as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 30 2007
Poster of When Comedy Changed Forever
When Comedy Changed Forever
Alexei Sayle was 53 in When Comedy Changed Forever as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 07 2006
Poster of The Thief Lord
The Thief Lord
Alexei Sayle was 53 in The Thief Lord as 'Barbarossa'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 04 2006
Poster of The Roots of Monty Python
The Roots of Monty Python
Alexei Sayle was 53 in The Roots of Monty Python as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 26 2005
Poster of The Comic Strip - A Retrospective
The Comic Strip - A Retrospective
Alexei Sayle was 52 in The Comic Strip - A Retrospective as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 04 2005
Poster of Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
Alexei Sayle was 52 in Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball? as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 2004
Poster of The Legend of the Tamworth Two
The Legend of the Tamworth Two
Alexei Sayle was 51 in The Legend of the Tamworth Two as 'Newspaper Editor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 12 2004
Poster of Don't Walk
Don't Walk
Alexei Sayle was 47 in Don't Walk as 'Uncle Henry'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Swing
Swing
Alexei Sayle was 46 in Swing as 'Mighty Mac'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1999
Poster of Two Minutes
Two Minutes
Alexei Sayle was 44 in Two Minutes as 'Bernie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 07 1997
Poster of Hospital!
Hospital!
Alexei Sayle was 44 in Hospital! as 'X Ray Operator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 30 1997
Poster of Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest
Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest
Alexei Sayle was 44 in Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest as 'Beluga'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 19 1997
Poster of Moon Lighters
Moon Lighters
Alexei Sayle was 43 in Moon Lighters as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Sorry About Last Night
Sorry About Last Night
Alexei Sayle was 43 in Sorry About Last Night as 'Andy Carolides'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 27 1995
Poster of Curaçao
Curaçao
Alexei Sayle was 40 in Curaçao as 'Seemuller'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 27 1993
Poster of Queen of the Wild Frontier
Queen of the Wild Frontier
Alexei Sayle was 40 in Queen of the Wild Frontier as 'Inspector'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 06 1993
Poster of Reckless Kelly
Reckless Kelly
Alexei Sayle was 40 in Reckless Kelly as 'Major Wib'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 08 1993
Poster of Carry On Columbus
Carry On Columbus
Alexei Sayle was 40 in Carry On Columbus as 'Achmed'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1992
Poster of Red Nose of Courage
Red Nose of Courage
Alexei Sayle was 39 in Red Nose of Courage as 'Dad'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 1992
Poster of Amnesty International's Big 30
Amnesty International's Big 30
Alexei Sayle was 39 in Amnesty International's Big 30 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 28 1991
Poster of Meeting Venus
Meeting Venus
Alexei Sayle was 39 in Meeting Venus as 'Von Schneider (dubbing - voice only) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 18 1991
Poster of Selling Hitler
Selling Hitler
Alexei Sayle was 38 in Selling Hitler as 'Konrad 'Conny' Fischer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 11 1991
Poster of 'Itch
'Itch
Alexei Sayle was 38 in 'Itch as 'Rittblatt'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 23 1991
Poster of Les Dogs
Les Dogs
Alexei Sayle was 37 in Les Dogs as 'Bride's Father'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 03 1990
Poster of Night Voice
Night Voice
Alexei Sayle was 37 in Night Voice as 'Clarence Flamer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 25 1990
Poster of Spaghetti Hoops
Spaghetti Hoops
Alexei Sayle was 37 in Spaghetti Hoops as 'Mog'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1990
Poster of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Alexei Sayle was 36 in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade as 'Sultan'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 24 1989
Poster of Just Like That!
Just Like That!
Alexei Sayle was 36 in Just Like That! as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of The Love Child
The Love Child
Alexei Sayle was 36 in The Love Child as 'The Voices'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 22 1988
Poster of Didn't You Kill My Brother?
Didn't You Kill My Brother?
Alexei Sayle was 35 in Didn't You Kill My Brother? as 'Carl Moss/Sterling Moss'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 19 1988
Poster of The Strike
The Strike
Alexei Sayle was 35 in The Strike as 'Paul'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 20 1988
Poster of Jake's Journey
Jake's Journey
Alexei Sayle was 35 in Jake's Journey as 'Head torturer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Mr. Corbett's Ghost
Mr. Corbett's Ghost
Alexei Sayle was 35 in Mr. Corbett's Ghost as 'Toll Gate Keeper'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 31 1987
Poster of Siesta
Siesta
Alexei Sayle was 35 in Siesta as 'Cabbie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 11 1987
Poster of Up Line
Up Line
Alexei Sayle was 34 in Up Line as 'Melvin Coombes'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 04 1987
Poster of Solarbabies
Solarbabies
Alexei Sayle was 34 in Solarbabies as 'Malice'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 26 1986
Poster of Whoops Apocalypse
Whoops Apocalypse
Alexei Sayle was 33 in Whoops Apocalypse as 'Alexei Sayle in a Hawaiian Shirt'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 06 1986
Poster of The Supergrass
The Supergrass
Alexei Sayle was 33 in The Supergrass as 'Motorbike Cop'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 1985
Poster of The Bride
The Bride
Alexei Sayle was 33 in The Bride as 'Magar'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1985
Poster of Ligmalion: Or How to Help Yourself in Self-Help Britain
Ligmalion: Or How to Help Yourself in Self-Help Britain
Alexei Sayle was 32 in Ligmalion: Or How to Help Yourself in Self-Help Britain as 'John Bull'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 08 1985
Poster of Doctor Who: Revelation of the Daleks
Doctor Who: Revelation of the Daleks
Alexei Sayle was 32 in Doctor Who: Revelation of the Daleks as 'DJ'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 30 1985
Poster of The Caucasian Chalk Circle
The Caucasian Chalk Circle
Alexei Sayle was 32 in The Caucasian Chalk Circle as 'Lavrenti'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
Alexei Sayle was 32 in Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle as 'Frank'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 31 1984
Poster of Gorky Park
Gorky Park
Alexei Sayle was 31 in Gorky Park as 'Golodkin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 15 1983
Poster of The Alexei Sayle Pirate Video
The Alexei Sayle Pirate Video
Alexei Sayle was 30 in The Alexei Sayle Pirate Video as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 03 1983
Poster of The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
Alexei Sayle was 29 in The Secret Policeman's Other Ball as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1982
Poster of The Private Life of the Ford Cortina
The Private Life of the Ford Cortina
Alexei Sayle was 29 in The Private Life of the Ford Cortina as 'Self - Presenter'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 19 1982
Poster of The Comic Strip
The Comic Strip
Alexei Sayle was 28 in The Comic Strip
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Repeater
Repeater
Alexei Sayle was 27 in Repeater as '2nd Detective'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1979

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Legends of Comedy with Lenny Henry
Legends of Comedy with Lenny Henry
Alexei Sayle was 72+ in Legends of Comedy with Lenny Henry as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 16 2024
Poster of Mandy
Mandy
Alexei Sayle was 68+ in Mandy as 'Darren Dugdale'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 13 2020
Poster of Richard Osman's House of Games
Richard Osman's House of Games
Alexei Sayle was 65+ in Richard Osman's House of Games as 'Self - Panellist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 04 2017
Poster of Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Alexei Sayle was 61+ in Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 16 2014
Poster of For the Love of Cars
For the Love of Cars
Alexei Sayle was 61+ in For the Love of Cars as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 26 2014
Poster of The Michael Ball Show
The Michael Ball Show
Alexei Sayle was 58+ in The Michael Ball Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 16 2010
Poster of Horrible Histories
Horrible Histories
Alexei Sayle was 56+ in Horrible Histories as 'Dr. Ushma'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 16 2009
Poster of Q&A
Q&A
Alexei Sayle was 55+ in Q&A as 'Self - Panellist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 22 2008
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
Alexei Sayle was 54+ in The One Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive
Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive
Alexei Sayle was 53+ in Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 11 2006
Poster of A Bear's Tail
A Bear's Tail
Alexei Sayle was 52+ in A Bear's Tail
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 08 2005
Poster of Blood Matters
Blood Matters
Alexei Sayle was 52+ in Blood Matters
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004
Poster of Spine Chillers
Spine Chillers
Alexei Sayle was 50+ in Spine Chillers as 'Graham'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 23 2003
Poster of Keen Eddie
Keen Eddie
Alexei Sayle was 50+ in Keen Eddie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 03 2003
Poster of Tipping the Velvet
Tipping the Velvet
Alexei Sayle was 50+ in Tipping the Velvet as 'Charles Frobisher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 09 2002
Poster of Richard & Judy
Richard & Judy
Alexei Sayle was 49+ in Richard & Judy as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 26 2001
Poster of Arabian Nights
Arabian Nights
Alexei Sayle was 47+ in Arabian Nights as 'BacBac'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 30 2000
Poster of Bremner, Bird and Fortune
Bremner, Bird and Fortune
Alexei Sayle was 47+ in Bremner, Bird and Fortune as 'Pope John Paul II'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 17 1999
Poster of Alexei Sayle's Merry-Go-Round
Alexei Sayle's Merry-Go-Round
Alexei Sayle was 45+ in Alexei Sayle's Merry-Go-Round
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 08 1998
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
Alexei Sayle was 45+ in Parkinson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998
Poster of The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling
The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling
Alexei Sayle was 45+ in The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling as 'Puppeteer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1997
Poster of Renford Rejects
Renford Rejects
Alexei Sayle was 44+ in Renford Rejects
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 23 1997
Poster of Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Alexei Sayle was 44+ in Never Mind the Buzzcocks as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 12 1996
Poster of Paris
Paris
Alexei Sayle was 42+ in Paris as 'Alain Degout'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 14 1994
Poster of Room 101
Room 101
Alexei Sayle was 41+ in Room 101 as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 04 1994
Poster of The Unpleasant World of Penn & Teller
The Unpleasant World of Penn & Teller
Alexei Sayle was 41+ in The Unpleasant World of Penn & Teller
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 07 1994
Poster of The All New Alexei Sayle Show
The All New Alexei Sayle Show
Alexei Sayle was 41+ in The All New Alexei Sayle Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 06 1994
Poster of Selling Hitler
Selling Hitler
Alexei Sayle was 38+ in Selling Hitler as 'Konrad 'Conny' Fischer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 11 1991
Poster of Have I Got News for You
Have I Got News for You
Alexei Sayle was 38+ in Have I Got News for You as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 28 1990
Poster of The Gravy Train
The Gravy Train
Alexei Sayle was 37+ in The Gravy Train as 'Vlad Milcic'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 27 1990
Poster of Alexei Sayle's Stuff
Alexei Sayle's Stuff
Alexei Sayle was 36+ in Alexei Sayle's Stuff
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 13 1988
Poster of The Lenny Henry Show
The Lenny Henry Show
Alexei Sayle was 35+ in The Lenny Henry Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 27 1987
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Alexei Sayle was 34+ in Casualty as 'Anton Malinovsky'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of Lovejoy
Lovejoy
Alexei Sayle was 33+ in Lovejoy as 'Freddy Reeve'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1986
Poster of The Young Ones
The Young Ones
Alexei Sayle was 30+ in The Young Ones as 'The Balowski Family'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 09 1982
Poster of The Comic Strip Presents...
The Comic Strip Presents...
Alexei Sayle was 30+ in The Comic Strip Presents... as 'Carl Moss/Sterling Moss, Motorbike Cop, Paul, Mog, Dad, Bride's Father, Inspector, Compere'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of Whoops Apocalypse
Whoops Apocalypse
Alexei Sayle was 29+ in Whoops Apocalypse as 'Commissar Solzhenitsyn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 14 1982
Poster of O.T.T.
O.T.T.
Alexei Sayle was 29+ in O.T.T.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 02 1982
Poster of Wolcott
Wolcott
Alexei Sayle was 28+ in Wolcott as 'Speaker in Market'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 13 1981
Poster of Great Railway Journeys
Great Railway Journeys
Alexei Sayle was 28+ in Great Railway Journeys as 'Self - Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 23 1980
Poster of Boom Boom... Out Go the Lights
Boom Boom... Out Go the Lights
Alexei Sayle was 28+ in Boom Boom... Out Go the Lights
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 14 1980
Poster of Question Time
Question Time
Alexei Sayle was 27+ in Question Time as 'Himself - Panellist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 1979
Poster of The Secret Policeman's Ball
The Secret Policeman's Ball
Alexei Sayle was 23+ in The Secret Policeman's Ball as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 1976
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Alexei Sayle was 11+ in Doctor Who as 'D.J.'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963