Sidney James
Known for ActingBorn 1913-05-08 — died 1976-04-26Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa
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
Hell Drivers
1957 · as Dusty, Truck Driver
Carry On Girls
1973 · as Councillor Sid Fiddler
Venetian Bird
1952 · as Bernardo
Carry On Cowboy
1965 · as Johnny Finger, the Rumpo Kid
Aunt Clara
1954 · as Honest Sid
Carry On Cleo
1964 · as Mark Antony
Carry On Cabby
1963 · as Charlie Hawkins
Carry On Doctor
1967 · as Mr. Charlie Roper
A King in New York
1957 · as Johnson - TV Advertiser
The Lavender Hill Mob
1951 · as Lackery
Carry On Loving
1970 · as Sidney Bliss
Carry On Dick
1974 · as Big Dick Turpin
Nightbeat
1947 · as Nixon (as Sidney James)
Trapeze
1956 · as Snake Charmer
Carry On Abroad
1972 · as Vic Flange
Carry On Camping
1969 · as Sid Boggle
The 39 Steps
1959 · as Perce Baker
The Small Back Room
1949 · as 'Knucksie' Moran