Sid 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."
Also Known As
- Sidney James
- Сидни Джеймс
- Сид Джеймс
Known For
The Lavender Hill Mob
June 28, 1951
A King in New York
September 12, 1957
Quatermass 2
May 24, 1957
Carry On Cleo
November 08, 1964
Carry On Camping
May 29, 1969
Trapeze
May 30, 1956
Carry On Cowboy
November 26, 1965
Carry On Abroad
December 01, 1972
Carry On Up the Khyber
February 12, 1968
Carry On Doctor
December 02, 1967
Carry On Matron
May 05, 1972
The Small Back Room
February 21, 1949