Also Known As: Сидни Джеймс, Сид Джеймс, Sid James
Sidney James
📍Born in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa
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."
Known For
The Pure Hell of St Trinian's
as Alphonse O'Reilly
Carry On Doctor
as Mr. Charlie Roper
Don't Lose Your Head
as Sir Rodney Ffing, the Black Fingernail
Carry On Cowboy
as Johnny Finger, the Rumpo Kid
Carry On Cleo
as Mark Antony
Carry On Constable
as Sergeant Frank Wilkins
Carry On Up the Khyber
as Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond
The Flanagan Boy
as Sharkey (as Sidney James)
The Titfield Thunderbolt
as Harry Hawkins
Carry On Henry
as King Henry VIII
Carry On Loving
as Sidney Bliss
Carry On Matron
as Sid Carter
Crew Work
📌 Quick Info
Born
May 8, 1913
Place of Birth
Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa
Department
Acting
Popularity
1.3
Also Known As
📊 Career Stats
154
Acting Roles
1
Crew Roles
135
Movies
19
TV Shows