Sidney James

Sidney James

Acting

Born: 1913-05-08 · Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa

Died: 1976-04-26

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."

🎬 Movies (20)

Sid James: Comedy Icon

Sid James: Comedy Icon

2022

Self (Archive Footage)

On Location: The Carry Ons

On Location: The Carry Ons

2001

Various Characters (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Unforgettable Sid James

The Unforgettable Sid James

2000

Self

What's a Carry On?

What's a Carry On?

1998

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Stop Messin' About!: The Very Best of Kenneth Williams

Stop Messin' About!: The Very Best of Kenneth Williams

1996

(Archive footage)

Seriously Seeking Sid

Seriously Seeking Sid

1993

Self (archive footage)

That's Carry On!

That's Carry On!

1977

Various Characters (archive footage)

To See Such Fun

To See Such Fun

1977

The World of Budgerigars

The World of Budgerigars

1976

Self

Carry On Dick

Carry On Dick

1974

Big Dick Turpin

Carry on Christmas

Carry on Christmas

1973

Mr. Belcher / Seed Pod / Sir Henry / Sergeant Will Ball / Robin Hood

Carry On Girls

Carry On Girls

1973

Councillor Sid Fiddler

What a Carry On!

What a Carry On!

1973

Carry On Abroad

Carry On Abroad

1972

Vic Flange

Bless This House

Bless This House

1972

Sid Abbot

Carry On Matron

Carry On Matron

1972

Sid Carter

All This, and Christmas Too!

All This, and Christmas Too!

1971

Sid Jones

Carry On at Your Convenience

Carry On at Your Convenience

1971

Sid Plummer

Carry On Henry

Carry On Henry

1971

King Henry VIII

Carry On Again Christmas

Carry On Again Christmas

1970

Long John Silver