Sidney James
Filmography

Sidney James

ActorBorn May 8, 1913Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa147 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."

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A King in New York
A King in New York
1957 · 6.7
Johnson - TV Advertiser
The Lavender Hill Mob
The Lavender Hill Mob
1951 · 7.2
Lackery Wood
Quatermass 2
Quatermass 2
1957 · 6.4
Jimmy Hall
The Small Back Room
The Small Back Room
1949 · 6.8
'Knucksie' Moran
The Belles of St Trinian's
The Belles of St Trinian's
1954 · 6.4
Benny
Carry On Cowboy
Carry On Cowboy
1965 · 6.3
Johnny Finger, the Rumpo Kid
I Was Monty's Double
I Was Monty's Double
1958 · 6.9
Porter YMCA
Carry On Girls
Carry On Girls
1973 · 5.7
Councillor Sid Fiddler
The Smallest Show on Earth
The Smallest Show on Earth
1957 · 6.7
Mr. Hogg
The Magic Box
The Magic Box
1952 · 6.5
Army Sergeant