Sidney James
Actor
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."
Born1913-05-08
Place of BirthHillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa
Known For
6.8
The World of Hammer
Documentary
6.8
The Ed Sullivan Show
ComedyTalk
6.4
The Buccaneers
DramaAction & Adventure
7.4
Hancock's Half Hour
Comedy
8.0
Look at Life
Documentary
6.8
The Adventures of William Tell
Action & Adventure
5.7
Carry On Laughing
Comedy
7.5
Bless This House
Comedy
6.4
Quatermass 2
Sci-FiHorror
7.7
Citizen James
Comedy
6.7
Hell Drivers
ThrillerDrama
6.2
Venetian Bird
ThrillerMystery
6.8
George and the Dragon
Comedy
6.7
A King in New York
ComedyDrama
7.0
Tokoloshe
Drama
6.7
Carry On Cleo
Comedy
7.2
The Lavender Hill Mob
ComedyCrime
5.7
Carry On Girls
Comedy
6.3
Carry On Abroad
Comedy
6.6
Carry On Camping
Comedy
5.8
Carry On Dick
Comedy
6.3
Trapeze
DramaRomance
7.2
Two in Clover
Comedy
5.8
Another Time, Another Place
DramaRomance