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."

Known For

The Lavender Hill Mob

Lackery Wood

Hell Drivers

Dusty, Truck Driver

A King in New York

Johnson - TV Advertiser

Don't Lose Your Head

Sir Rodney Ffing, the Black Fingernail

I Was Monty's Double

Porter YMCA

The 39 Steps

Perce Baker

The Small Back Room

'Knucksie' Moran

Carry On Up the Khyber

Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond