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Sidney James

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!

What a Carve Up!

Sid Butler

1961
A Weekend with Lulu

A Weekend with Lulu

Café Patron

1961
Quatermass 2

Quatermass 2

Jimmy Hall

1957 3.3
The Glass Cage

The Glass Cage

Tony Lewis

1955
The House Across the Lake

The House Across the Lake

Beverly Forrest (as Sidney James)

1954
The Flanagan Boy

The Flanagan Boy

Sharkey (as Sidney James)

1953
The Lady Craved Excitement

The Lady Craved Excitement

Carlo

1950
The Man in Black

The Man in Black

Henry Clavering / Hodson

1950