Alexei Sayle - Actor Profile

Alexei Sayle

Acting
Updated: May 08, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 7, 1952
Birth Place: Anfield, Liverpool, England, UK

About Alexei Sayle

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.

Alexei Sayle Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Alexei Sayle reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Alexei Sayle's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 48% of Alexei Sayle's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Robin Williams: Laugh Until You Cry, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Alexei Sayle Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Alexei Sayle's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Alexei Sayle has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Bottom: Exposed Self Average Similar →
2023 imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter Self Hit Similar →
2023 Oh Jeremy Corbyn - The Big Lie Narrator Flop Similar →
2022 Robin Williams: Laugh Until You Cry Self Super Hit Similar →
2020 How to Build a Girl Karl Marx Average Similar →
2019 Sometimes Always Never Bill Average Similar →
2018 How The Young Ones Changed Comedy - Hit Similar →
2017 Gloves Off Algy Flop Similar →
2016 Red Top Colin Goodman Flop Similar →
2014 Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule Self Super Hit Similar →
2014 50 Years of BBC Two Comedy Self Super Hit Similar →
2012 30 Years of Comic Strip - Flop Similar →
2011 The Itch of the Golden Nit Planet Jimmy (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2007 Tapping the Wire Self Super Hit Similar →
2007 Hitler: The Comedy Years D.J. (archive footage) (uncredited) Flop Similar →
2006 The Thief Lord Barbarossa Average Similar →
2005 The Comic Strip - A Retrospective Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball? Self Flop Similar →
2004 Bottom Mindless Violence Billy Balowski / Jerzei Balowski / Brian Damage (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2004 The Legend of the Tamworth Two Newspaper Editor Flop Similar →
2000 Don't Walk Uncle Henry Hit Similar →
1999 Swing Mighty Mac Average Similar →
1998 What's a Carry On? Achmed (archive footage) (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1997 Two Minutes Bernie Super Hit Similar →
1997 Hospital! X Ray Operator Average Similar →
1997 Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest Beluga Super Hit Similar →
1995 Sorry About Last Night Andy Carolides Super Hit Similar →
1993 Curaçao Seemuller Average Similar →
1993 Selling Hitler Konrad 'Conny' Fischer Super Hit Similar →
1993 Reckless Kelly Major Wib Flop Similar →
1992 Carry On Columbus Achmed Flop Similar →
1992 Red Nose of Courage Dad Super Hit Similar →
1991 Amnesty International's Big 30 Self Flop Similar →
1991 Meeting Venus Von Schneider (dubbing - voice only) (uncredited) Average Similar →
1990 Night Voice Clarence Flamer Super Hit Similar →
1989 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Sultan Super Hit Similar →
1988 The Love Child The Voices Super Hit Similar →
1988 The Strike Paul Hit Similar →
1988 Jake's Journey Head torturer Hit Similar →
1987 Mr. Corbett's Ghost Toll Gate Keeper Average Similar →
1987 Siesta Cabbie Flop Similar →
1986 Solarbabies Malice Flop Similar →
1986 Whoops Apocalypse Alexei Sayle in a Hawaiian Shirt Average Similar →
1985 The Supergrass Motorbike Cop Average Similar →
1985 The Bride Magar Flop Similar →
1985 Ligmalion: Or How to Help Yourself in Self-Help Britain John Bull Super Hit Similar →
1985 Doctor Who: Revelation of the Daleks DJ Super Hit Similar →
1983 Gorky Park Golodkin Average Similar →
1982 The Secret Policeman's Other Ball Self Average Similar →
1981 The Comic Strip - Super Hit Similar →

Alexei Sayle - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Alexei Sayle?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alexei Sayle is "Robin Williams: Laugh Until You Cry" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Alexei Sayle acted in?

Alexei Sayle has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Alexei Sayle?

Other notable films include "Night Voice", "Bottom Mindless Violence", and "Ligmalion: Or How to Help Yourself in Self-Help Britain".

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