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Alexei Sayle

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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.

Notable films

Where to start

Highlights from credits and KinoChain journeys.

The Bride

Appears in a KinoChain journey

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

As Sultan

Arabian Nights

As BacBac

Swing

As Mighty Mac

Gorky Park

As Golodkin

Siesta

As Cabbie

Whoops Apocalypse

As Alexei Sayle in a Hawaiian Shirt

Robin Williams: Laugh Until You Cry

As Self

Chains

KinoChain journeys

Public chains that pass through their films — or name them as a bridge.

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Sequels That Broke the Mold

From a surreal western to a psychedelic horror, these films took their franchises in wild new directions and found cult glory.

7 films

Topics

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Surreal Horror Western Animation Folklore

Related people

Collaborators & neighbours

Acted

Robin Williams: Laugh Until You Cry

2022 · Self

Arabian Nights

2000 · BacBac

Swing

1999 · Mighty Mac

Carry On Columbus

1992 · Achmed

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

1989 · Sultan

Siesta

1987 · Cabbie

Whoops Apocalypse

1986 · Alexei Sayle in a Hawaiian Shirt

The Bride

1985 · Magar

Gorky Park

1983 · Golodkin