Sidney James

Sidney James

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 lasciviou...

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GenderMale

BirthdateMay 8, 1913(62 years old)

Place of BirthHillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa

Sidney James

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."

Sid James: Comedy Icon

as Self (Archive Footage)

Carry On Forever

On Location: The Carry Ons

as Various Characters (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Unforgettable Sid James

What's a Carry On?

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Stop Messin' About!: The Very Best of Kenneth Williams

as (Archive footage)

The World of Hammer

as Self (archive footage)

Seriously Seeking Sid

as Self (archive footage)

ITV Christmas Comedy

That's Carry On!

as Various Characters (archive footage)