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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Nightbeat
Nightbeat
1947 · 5.7
Nixon (as Sidney James)
Venetian Bird
Venetian Bird
1952 · 6.2
Bernardo
Hell Drivers
Hell Drivers
1957 · 6.7
Dusty, Truck Driver
A King in New York
A King in New York
1957 · 6.7
Johnson - TV Advertiser
The Small Back Room
The Small Back Room
1949 · 6.7
'Knucksie' Moran
Trapeze
Trapeze
1956 · 6.3
Snake Charmer
Carry On Cleo
Carry On Cleo
1964 · 6.7
Mark Antony
Carry On Doctor
Carry On Doctor
1967 · 6.5
Mr. Charlie Roper
I Was Monty's Double
I Was Monty's Double
1958 · 6.9
Porter YMCA
Carry On Cowboy
Carry On Cowboy
1965 · 6.3
Johnny Finger, the Rumpo Kid