Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1913-05-08
Day of Death
1976-04-26
Place of Birth
Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa
Sidney James
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."
Filmography (135)
⭐ 7.0
Role:
Self (Archive Footage)
Sid James: Comedy Icon
2022
⭐ 0
Role:
Various Characters (archive footage) (uncredited)
On Location: The Carry Ons
2001
⭐ 0
Role:
Self
The Unforgettable Sid James
2000
⭐ 7.7
Role:
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
What's a Carry On?
1998
⭐ 0
Role:
(Archive footage)
Stop Messin' About!: The Very Best of Kenneth Williams
1996
⭐ 0
Role:
Self (archive footage)
Seriously Seeking Sid
1993
⭐ 5.8
Role:
Various Characters (archive footage)
That's Carry On!
1977
⭐ 10.0
Role:
Unknown
To See Such Fun
1977
⭐ 8.5
Role:
Self
The World of Budgerigars
1976
⭐ 5.8
Role:
Big Dick Turpin
Carry On Dick
1974
⭐ 6.4
Role:
Mr. Belcher / Seed Pod / Sir Henry / Sergeant Will Ball / Robin Hood
Carry on Christmas
1973
⭐ 5.7
Role:
Councillor Sid Fiddler
Carry On Girls
1973
⭐ 8.0
Role:
Unknown
What a Carry On!
1973
⭐ 6.3
Role:
Vic Flange
Carry On Abroad
1972
⭐ 6.4
Role:
Sid Abbot
