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."

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Filmography

View The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948Series
6.8
View Look at Life
Look at Life

Look at Life

1959Series
8.0
View The World of Hammer
The World of Hammer

The World of Hammer

1994Series
6.5
View The Buccaneers
The Buccaneers

The Buccaneers

1956Series
5.5
View Hancock's Half Hour
Hancock's Half Hour

Hancock's Half Hour

1956Series
7.3
View The Adventures of William Tell
The Adventures of William Tell

The Adventures of William Tell

1958Series
6.3
View Carry On Laughing
Carry On Laughing

Carry On Laughing

1975Series
5.2
View Carry On Cleo
Carry On Cleo

Carry On Cleo

1964Film
6.6
View Carry On Camping
Carry On Camping

Carry On Camping

1969Film
6.6
View Carry On Abroad
Carry On Abroad

Carry On Abroad

1972Film
6.3
View Carry On Dick
Carry On Dick

Carry On Dick

1974Film
5.8
View Carry On Regardless
Carry On Regardless

Carry On Regardless

1961Film
6.2