Sidney James
Known for: Acting
Born: May 7, 1913 in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa - Died: April 25, 1976
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
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The Pure Hell of St Trinian's
Alphonse O'Reilly
Carry On Doctor
Mr. Charlie Roper
Don't Lose Your Head
Sir Rodney Ffing, the Black Fingernail
Carry On Cowboy
Johnny Finger, the Rumpo Kid
Carry On Cleo
Mark Antony
Carry On Constable
Sergeant Frank Wilkins
Carry On Up the Khyber
Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond
The Flanagan Boy
Sharkey (as Sidney James)
The Titfield Thunderbolt
Harry Hawkins
Carry On Henry
King Henry VIII
Carry On Loving
Sidney Bliss
Carry On Matron
Sid Carter
Carry On Regardless
Mr. Bert Handy
The Silent Enemy
Chief Petty Officer Thorpe
Quatermass 2
Jimmy Hall
Carry On Girls
Councillor Sid Fiddler
Carry On Dick
Big Dick Turpin
The House Across the Lake
Beverly Forrest (as Sidney James)
The Lavender Hill Mob
Lackery
Carry On Cruising
Captain Wellington Crowther
Trapeze
Snake Charmer
The Smallest Show on Earth
Mr. Hogg
Another Time, Another Place
Jake Klein
The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw
The Drunk