Writing
Sid Colin
Birth Date
August 31, 1915
Death Date
December 12, 1989
(passed away at 74)
Place of Birth
Islington, London, England, UK
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Biography
Sid Colin (born Sidney Coblentz; 31 August 1915 – 12 December 1989) was an English scriptwriter, working for radio, television and cinema. He is best remembered for creating the sitcom The Army Game (1957–1959) and writing for Up Pompeii! (1969–1970), as well as films including Carry On Spying and Percy's Progress. He occasionally collaborated with regular Carry On series writer Talbot Rothwell. Earlier in his career, he was a musician and occasional lyricist.