Sid James

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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."


Popular movies of Sid James

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Trapeze
Snake Charmer
20%
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On Location: The Carry Ons
Various Characters (archive footage) (uncredited)
19%
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Last Holiday
Joe Clarence
18%
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Joe Macbeth
Banky
18%