Sidney James
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
- Acting
- Born
- 1913-05-08 · Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa
- Died
- 1976-04-26
Known for
- The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) — Lackery Wood
- A King in New York (1957) — Johnson - TV Advertiser
- Quatermass 2 (1957) — Jimmy Hall
- Carry On Camping (1969) — Sid Boggle
- Carry On Cleo (1964) — Mark Antony
- Trapeze (1956) — Snake Charmer
- Carry On Up the Khyber (1968) — Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond
- Carry On Abroad (1972) — Vic Flange
- Carry On Cowboy (1965) — Johnny Finger, the Rumpo Kid
- Carry On Doctor (1967) — Mr. Charlie Roper
- Carry On Matron (1972) — Sid Carter
- The Small Back Room (1949) — 'Knucksie' Moran
- Carry On Cabby (1963) — Charlie Hawkins
- Carry On Cruising (1962) — Captain Wellington Crowther
- Carry On Henry (1971) — King Henry VIII
- Carry On Dick (1974) — Big Dick Turpin