Biography
Sidney James
Acting
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.". In total, there are 152 recognized credits in film and television. On Cinestia you can bro…
Career works
152
Movies
135
Series
17
Career average
6.5/10
Birth date
05/08/1913
Place of birth
Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa
Date of death
04/26/1976
Filmography highlights
Movies
Sid James: Comedy Icon
2022 · 7.0
On Location: The Carry Ons
2001
The Unforgettable Sid James
2000
What's a Carry On?
1998 · 7.7
Stop Messin' About!: The Very Best of Kenneth Williams
1996
Seriously Seeking Sid
1993
That's Carry On!
1977 · 5.8
To See Such Fun
1977 · 10.0
The World of Budgerigars
1976 · 8.5
Carry On Dick
1974 · 5.8
Carry on Christmas
1973 · 6.4
Carry On Girls
1973 · 5.7
What a Carry On!
1973 · 8.0
Carry On Abroad
1972 · 6.3
Bless This House
1972 · 6.4
Series
Carry On Forever
2015
The World of Hammer
1994 · 6.8
ITV Christmas Comedy
1983
Carry On Laughing
1975 · 5.7
Bless This House
1971 · 7.5
Carry On Christmas Specials
1969 · 5.8
Two in Clover
1969 · 7.2
George and the Dragon
1966 · 6.8
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Taxi!
1963 · 9.0
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Taxi!
1963
Citizen James
1960 · 7.7
Look at Life
1959 · 8.0
The Adventures of William Tell
1958 · 6.8
The Buccaneers
1956 · 6.4
Armchair Theatre
1956 · 6.0