Acting
Sidney James
Also Known As: Сидни Джеймс, Сид Джеймс, Sid James
Birth Date
May 8, 1913
Death Date
April 26, 1976
(passed away at 62)
Place of Birth
Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa
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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."
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The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
1948 • 2 episodes
The Buccaneers
Chantey Jack
1956 • 1 episode
The World of Hammer
Self (archive footage)
1994 • 1 episode
Look at Life
Narrator
1959 • 4 episodes
The Adventures of William Tell
Schaffner
1958 • 1 episode
Hancock's Half Hour
1956 • 57 episodes
Bless This House
Sid Abbott
1971 • 66 episodes
Carry On Laughing
Prince Rupert / Arnold Basket
1975 • 1 episode
A King in New York
Johnson - TV Advertiser
1957
The Lavender Hill Mob
Lackery Wood
1951
Hell Drivers
Dusty, Truck Driver
1957
Two in Clover
Sid Turner
1969 • 13 episodes
Citizen James
Sidney 'Sid' Balmoral James
1960 • 32 episodes
George and the Dragon
1966 • 26 episodes
Carry On Matron
Sid Carter
1972
The 39 Steps
Perce Baker
1959
Carry On Cowboy
Johnny Finger, the Rumpo Kid
1965
The Titfield Thunderbolt
Harry Hawkins
1953
Trapeze
Snake Charmer
1956
Carry On Regardless
Mr. Bert Handy
1961