Sidney James

Sidney James

Acting8th May 1913(died at 62)Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa153 titles

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."

Born

8th May 1913 · Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa

Died

26th April 1976

Known for

Acting

Also known as

Сидни Джеймс, Сид Джеймс, Sid James

Links

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Known for

Filmography

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