Sidney James
ActingBorn: May 8, 1913 in 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."
All Credits152 Titles
Film
135 Titles
5.7
FILM
Carry On Girls1973
6.6
FILM
Carry On Cleo1964
6.2
FILM
Trapeze1956
6.7
FILM
A King in New York1957
6.5
FILM
Carry On Up the Khyber1968
6.3
FILM
Carry On Cowboy1965
6.6
FILM
Carry On Camping1969
6.5
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The Magic Box1952
6.5
FILM
Father Brown1954
7.2
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The Lavender Hill Mob1951
6.1
FILM
Carry On Matron1972
6.4
FILM
The Belles of St Trinian's1954
6.3
FILM
The 39 Steps1959
6.4
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Quatermass 21957
6.7
FILM
Don't Lose Your Head1967
7.0
FILM
The Titfield Thunderbolt1953
Series
17 Titles
6.8
SERIES
The Ed Sullivan Show1948–
7.4
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Hancock's Half Hour1956–
6.4
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The Buccaneers1956–
6.7
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The World of Hammer1994–
6.8
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The Adventures of William Tell1958–
8.0
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Look at Life1959–
5.7
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Carry On Laughing1975–
7.6
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Bless This House1971–
7.2
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Two in Clover1969–
7.7
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Citizen James1960–
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ITV Christmas Comedy1983–
6.0
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Armchair Theatre1956–
6.8
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George and the Dragon1966–
9.0
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Taxi!1963–
5.8
SERIES
Carry On Christmas Specials1969–
SERIES
Carry On Forever2015–