Sidney James
Acting
Born May 8, 1913 · Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa
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."
Known For · 40 titles
The Ed Sullivan Show
Look at Life
The Buccaneers
Hancock's Half Hour
The World of Hammer
The Adventures of William Tell
Taxi!
Taxi!
Bless This House
Citizen James
Carry On Laughing
Armchair Theatre
George and the Dragon
The Lavender Hill Mob
Two in Clover
I Was Monty's Double
A Kid for Two Farthings
A King in New York
Venetian Bird
Carry On Dick
ITV Christmas Comedy
The Belles of St Trinian's
Carry On Camping
The Small Back Room
Last Holiday
The Smallest Show on Earth
Carry On Cowboy
Aunt Clara
Carry On at Your Convenience
Hell Drivers
Trapeze
Carry On Girls
Another Time, Another Place
The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw
Vive Torbay
Carry On Constable
Carry On Regardless
Carry On Christmas Specials
Carry On Again Doctor
Carry On Cleo