Sidney James
- Born
- May 8, 1913 · Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa
- Died
- April 26, 1976
- Actor
- soundtrack
- Archive footage
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."
Filmography · 7 credits
- 1958The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw · Actor (The Drunk)
- 1958Another Time, Another Place · Actor (Jake Klein)
- 1957A King in New York · Actor (Johnson - TV Advertiser)
- 1957Quatermass 2 · Actor (Jimmy Hall)
- 1957The Story of Esther Costello · Actor (Ryan)
- 1956Trapeze · Actor (Snake Charmer)
- 1956The Iron Petticoat · Actor (Paul)