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Actor

Sidney James

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."

May 8, 1913 (62 years old) Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa Died April 26, 1976

20

Movies

8

TV Shows

1950–1976

Career

Known For

The Lavender Hill Mob

The Lavender Hill Mob

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A King in New York

A King in New York

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Quatermass 2

Carry On Cleo

Trapeze

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Carry On Up the Khyber

Carry On Up the Khyber

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Filmography

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Last Holiday

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TV Shows

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Bless This House

Bless This House

Hancock's Half Hour

Hancock's Half Hour

Citizen James

Two in Clover

George and the Dragon

George and the Dragon

Carry On Christmas Specials

Carry On Christmas Specials

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