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Sidney James
Born 1913-05-08Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa
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."
Screen work
Movies & roles
Sid James: Comedy IconSelf (Archive Footage)On Location: The Carry OnsVarious Characters (archive footage) (uncredited)The Unforgettable Sid JamesSelfWhat's a Carry On?Self (archive footage) (uncredited)Stop Messin' About!: The Very Best of Kenneth Williams(Archive footage)Seriously Seeking SidSelf (archive footage)That's Carry On!Various Characters (archive footage)To See Such FunRoleThe World of BudgerigarsSelfCarry On DickBig Dick TurpinCarry on ChristmasMr. Belcher / Seed Pod / Sir Henry / Sergeant Will Ball / Robin HoodCarry On GirlsCouncillor Sid FiddlerWhat a Carry On!RoleCarry On AbroadVic FlangeBless This HouseSid AbbotCarry On MatronSid CarterAll This, and Christmas Too!Sid JonesCarry On at Your ConvenienceSid PlummerCarry On HenryKing Henry VIIICarry On Again ChristmasLong John SilverCarry On LovingSidney BlissCarry On Up the JungleMr. Bill BooseyCarry On ChristmasEbenezer ScroogeCarry On Again DoctorGladstone Screwer