Known for Acting
Birthday
May 8, 1913
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."

The Ed Sullivan Show

The Adventures of William Tell

The World of Hammer

Look at Life

The Buccaneers

Carry On Laughing

Carry On Laughing

Carry On Laughing

Carry On Laughing

Hancock's Half Hour

George And The Dragon

Bless This House

Citizen James

Two in Clover
Taxi!
Taxi!

ITV Christmas Comedy

Carry On Christmas Specials

Carry On Forever