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Sidney James
Actor·1913–1976·Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa
8 horror credits
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."
Actor8 films

What a Carve Up!
Sid Butler
1961

A Weekend with Lulu
Café Patron
1961

Quatermass 2
Jimmy Hall
1957 3.3

The Glass Cage
Tony Lewis
1955

The House Across the Lake
Beverly Forrest (as Sidney James)
1954

The Flanagan Boy
Sharkey (as Sidney James)
1953

The Lady Craved Excitement
Carlo
1950

The Man in Black
Henry Clavering / Hodson
1950