Sidney James

1913-05-08 – 1976-04-26 (age 62) Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa

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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."

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Sidney James

Known For

Quatermass 2

Quatermass 2

1957

as Jimmy Hall

The Lavender Hill Mob

The Lavender Hill Mob

1951

as Lackery Wood

Hell Drivers

Hell Drivers

1957

as Dusty, Truck Driver

A King in New York

A King in New York

1957

as Johnson - TV Advertiser

Nightbeat

Nightbeat

1947

as Nixon (as Sidney James)

Trapeze

Trapeze

1956

as Snake Charmer

The Titfield Thunderbolt

The Titfield Thunderbolt

1953

as Harry Hawkins

Carry On Cowboy

Carry On Cowboy

1965

as Johnny Finger, the Rumpo Kid

The 39 Steps

The 39 Steps

1959

as Perce Baker

The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw

The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw

1958

as The Drunk

Carry On at Your Convenience

Carry On at Your Convenience

1971

as Sid Plummer

Carry On Matron

Carry On Matron

1972

as Sid Carter

Carry On Abroad

Carry On Abroad

1972

as Vic Flange

Carry On Henry

Carry On Henry

1971

as King Henry VIII

The Small Back Room

The Small Back Room

1949

as 'Knucksie' Moran

Last Holiday

Last Holiday

1950

as Joe Clarence

Carry On Loving

Carry On Loving

1970

as Sidney Bliss

Carry On Regardless

Carry On Regardless

1961

as Mr. Bert Handy

Carry On Camping

Carry On Camping

1969

as Sid Boggle

Carry On Cleo

Carry On Cleo

1964

as Mark Antony