Sidney James
Born
1913-05-08
Place of birth
Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa
Died
1976-04-26
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
The Lavender Hill Mob
Lackery
A King in New York
Johnson - TV Advertiser
Quatermass 2
Jimmy Hall
Carry On Cleo
Mark Antony
Carry On Camping
Sid Boggle
Trapeze
Snake Charmer
Carry On Cowboy
Johnny Finger, the Rumpo Kid
Carry On Abroad
Vic Flange
Carry On Up the Khyber
Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond
Carry On Doctor
Mr. Charlie Roper
Carry On Matron
Sid Carter
The Small Back Room
'Knucksie' Moran
Carry On Cruising
Captain Wellington Crowther
Carry On Cabby
Charlie Hawkins
Carry On Dick
Big Dick Turpin