Acting
Sidney James
- Born
- 1913-05-08 · Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa
- Died
- 1976-04-26
- Filmography
- 153 titles on TMDB
About 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."
Backdrop from Another Time, Another Place
Films & television
137 titles
Jake Klein
Johnson - TV Advertiser
Lackery Wood
Nightclub manager
Perce Baker
Alphonse O'Reilly
Dusty, Truck Driver
Mr. Bill Boosey
'Knucksie' Moran
Sir Rodney Ffing, the Black Fingernail
Porter YMCA
Jimmy Hall
Snake Charmer
Johnny Finger, the Rumpo Kid
Bernardo
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Various Characters (archive footage)
Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond
Harry Sutton
Sid Plummer
Mark Antony
Sidney Bliss
Captain Wellington Crowther
Syd Baden
Dance Instructor
Sid Butler
Lew Beeson
Sid Boggle
Henry, the Gambler
Sid Marks
Ned Hardy, Landlord Golden Bull
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