Acting · 1913
Sidney James
Born May 8, 1913·Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa·Died Apr 26, 1976 (62)
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
36 titles- 1994
The World of HammerSelf (archive footage)6.8Show - 1983
ITV Christmas ComedyShow - 1977
That's Carry On!Various Characters (archive footage)5.8Movie - 1975
Carry On LaughingSir Francis Drake5.7Show - 1973
Carry On GirlsCouncillor Sid Fiddler5.7Movie - 1972
Carry On MatronSid Carter6.1Movie - 1971
Bless This HouseSid Abbott7.5Show - 1971
Carry On HenryKing Henry VIII6.1Movie - 1969
Two in CloverSid Turner7.2Show - 1969
Carry On CampingSid Boggle6.6Movie - 1967
Don't Lose Your HeadSir Rodney Ffing, the Black Fingernail6.7Movie - 1967
Carry On DoctorMr. Charlie Roper6.5Movie - 1966
George and the Dragon6.8Show - 1965
Carry On CowboyJohnny Finger, the Rumpo Kid6.3Movie - 1964
Carry On CleoMark Antony6.7Movie - 1961
What a Carve Up!Sid Butler7.0Movie - 1960
Citizen JamesSidney 'Sid' Balmoral James7.7Show - 1959
Look at LifeNarrator8.0Show - 1958
The Adventures of William TellSchaffner6.8Show - 1958
The Sheriff of Fractured JawThe Drunk6.5Movie - 1958
Another Time, Another PlaceJake Klein5.8Movie - 1958
I Was Monty's DoublePorter YMCA6.9Movie - 1957
A King in New YorkJohnson - TV Advertiser6.7Movie - 1957
Quatermass 2Jimmy Hall6.4Movie - 1957
Hell DriversDusty, Truck Driver6.7Movie - 1956
The BuccaneersChantey Jack6.4Show - 1956
Hancock's Half Hour7.4Show - 1956
Armchair TheatreBasher Bates6.0Show - 1956
TrapezeSnake Charmer6.3Movie - 1953
The Titfield ThunderboltHarry Hawkins7.0Movie - 1952
Venetian BirdBernardo6.2Movie - 1951
The Lavender Hill MobLackery Wood7.2Movie - 1950
Last HolidayJoe Clarence7.1Movie - 1949
The Small Back Room'Knucksie' Moran6.7Movie - 1948
The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf6.8Show - 1947
NightbeatNixon (as Sidney James)5.7Movie