Sidney James
Acting
May 8, 1913
Died at age 62
April 26, 1976
Date of Death
Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa
155 Credits
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."
