Acting
Sidney James — Movies and TV Shows
Born 1913-05-08Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa
Also known as: Сидни Джеймс, Сид Джеймс, Sid James
Biography
Sidney James (born Solomon Joel Cohen; May 8, 1913 – April 26, 1976) was a South African-born English-based actor and comedian. He made his name as Tony Hancock's co-star in Hancock's Half Hour and also starred in the popular Carry On films. He was known for his trademark "dirty laugh" and lascivious persona. Bruce Forsyth summed up his talent thus: "He was a natural at being natural."
Popular movie credits
The 39 Steps
19596.3
Carry On Constable
19606.3
A King in New York
19576.7
The Lavender Hill Mob
19517.2
Quatermass 2
19576.4
Hell Drivers
19576.7
Carry On Cleo
19646.7
Carry On Girls
19735.7
Carry On Loving
19705.7
Trapeze
19566.3
Carry On Dick
19745.8
Carry On Camping
19696.6
That's Carry On!
19775.8
Carry On Abroad
19726.3
Carry On Matron
19726.1
Popular TV credits
The Ed Sullivan Show
19486.8
The Buccaneers
19566.4
Look at Life
19598.0
Hancock's Half Hour
19567.4
The World of Hammer
19946.8
The Adventures of William Tell
19586.8
Bless This House
19717.5
Carry On Laughing
19755.7
George and the Dragon
19666.8
Citizen James
19607.7
Two in Clover
19697.2
ITV Christmas Comedy
1983
Armchair Theatre
19566.0
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Taxi!
1963
Carry On Christmas Specials
19695.8
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