Sidney James
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1913-05-08 – 1976-04-26
Place of birth: 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
1960Alphonse O'Reilly
Carry On Doctor
1967Mr. Charlie Roper
Don't Lose Your Head
1967Sir Rodney Ffing, the Black Fingernail
Carry On Cowboy
1965Johnny Finger, the Rumpo Kid
Carry On Cleo
1964Mark Antony
Carry On Constable
1960Sergeant Frank Wilkins
The Flanagan Boy
1953Sharkey (as Sidney James)
Carry On Up the Khyber
1968Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond
The Titfield Thunderbolt
1953Harry Hawkins
Carry On Matron
1972Sid Carter
Carry On Loving
1970Sidney Bliss
Carry On Henry
1971King Henry VIII
Carry On Regardless
1961Mr. Bert Handy
The Silent Enemy
1958Chief Petty Officer Thorpe
Quatermass 2
1957Jimmy Hall
Carry On Girls
1973Councillor Sid Fiddler
Carry On Dick
1974Big Dick Turpin
The Lavender Hill Mob
1951Lackery
The House Across the Lake
1954Beverly Forrest (as Sidney James)