Sidney James

Known for
Acting
Born
May 8, 1913
Died
April 26, 1976
Born in
Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa
Credits
87 titles

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."

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