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Sidney James

Sidney James

Acting

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."

Filmography Movies

Acting

Poster for The Pure Hell of St Trinian's
MOVIE

The Pure Hell of St Trinian's

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The Pure Hell of St Trinian's
Alphonse O'Reilly
Poster for Carry On Doctor
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Carry On Doctor

6.5(0.1K)
Carry On Doctor
Mr. Charlie Roper
Poster for Don't Lose Your Head
MOVIE

Don't Lose Your Head

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Don't Lose Your Head
Sir Rodney Ffing, the Black Fingernail
Poster for Carry On Cowboy
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Carry On Cowboy

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Carry On Cowboy
Johnny Finger, the Rumpo Kid
Poster for Carry On Cleo
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Carry On Cleo

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Carry On Cleo
Mark Antony
Poster for Carry On Constable
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Carry On Constable

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Carry On Constable
Sergeant Frank Wilkins
Poster for The Flanagan Boy
MOVIE

The Flanagan Boy

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The Flanagan Boy
Sharkey (as Sidney James)
Poster for Carry On Up the Khyber
MOVIE

Carry On Up the Khyber

6.5(0.1K)
Carry On Up the Khyber
Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond
Poster for The Titfield Thunderbolt
MOVIE

The Titfield Thunderbolt

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The Titfield Thunderbolt
Harry Hawkins
Poster for Carry On Matron
MOVIE

Carry On Matron

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Carry On Matron
Sid Carter

Gallery

Sidney James portrait