
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."

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