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Sidney James

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

May 8, 1913(62)

Day of Death

April 26, 1976

Place of Birth

Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa

Also Known As

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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."

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Filmography