Sidney James
ActingBorn May 8, 1913 in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South AfricaDied Apr 26, 1976
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."
Known for
The Ed Sullivan Show
6.81948TV Show
Look at Life
8.01959TV Show
The Buccaneers
6.41956TV Show
The World of Hammer
6.81994TV Show
Hancock's Half Hour
7.41956TV Show
The Adventures of William Tell
6.81958TV Show
Bless This House
7.51971TV Show
Carry On Laughing
5.71975TV Show
George and the Dragon
6.81966TV Show
Citizen James
7.71960TV Show
The Titfield Thunderbolt
7.01953Movie
A King in New York
6.71957Movie
Filmography
Acting
- 2022Sid James: Comedy Iconas Self (Archive Footage)
- 2015Carry On Forever
- 2001On Location: The Carry Onsas Various Characters (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2000The Unforgettable Sid Jamesas Self
- 1998What's a Carry On?as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1996Stop Messin' About!: The Very Best of Kenneth Williamsas (Archive footage)
- 1994The World of Hammeras Self (archive footage)