Sidney James profile
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Sidney James

8th May 1913 Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa Acting

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."

135 Movies 17 TV Shows 152 Credits
Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

Carry on Christmas poster
Carry on Christmas 24th December 1973 as Mr. Belcher / Seed Pod / Sir Henry / Sergeant Will Ball / Robin Hood
Interpol poster
Interpol 2nd April 1957 as Joe - First Bartender
Dry Rot poster
Dry Rot 31st October 1956 as Flash Harry
Trapeze poster
Trapeze 30th May 1956 as Snake Charmer
Cosh Boy poster
Cosh Boy 1st February 1953 as Desk Sergeant
Gift Horse poster
Gift Horse 1st June 1952 as Ned Hardy, Landlord Golden Bull
Nightbeat poster
Nightbeat 22nd December 1947 as Nixon (as Sidney James)
Taxi! poster
Taxi! 10th July 1963 as Sid Stone
Taxi! poster
Taxi! 10th July 1963 as Sid Stone