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Sidney James (born Solomon Joel Cohen; 8 May 1913 – 26 April 1976) was a South African-British actor and comedian whose career encompassed radio, television, stage and screen. Noted for his distinct dirty laugh , he was best known for numerous roles in the Carry On film series.
Sidney James was a British actor best known for his roles in the Carry On series of films. He was born in South Africa, served in the army, and died of a heart attack on stage in 1976.
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- Hillbrow, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Sunderland, Tyne-and-Wear, England, UK
Sidney James. Actor: Carry on Cleo. The star of the Carry On series of films, Sid James originally came to prominence as sidekick to the ground breaking British comedy actor Tony Hancock, on both radio and then television.
- Actor, Soundtrack
- April 26, 1976
- May 8, 1913
Dec 3, 2022 · Sid James was a legend of the Carry On films – appearing in 19 of them – they have come to represent Sid James and his name is now forever linked with the Carry On comedy genre.
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Aug 8, 2018 · A rare recording of the late comedian Sid James, best known for his role in Carry On films, has been found after 42 years. The interview, conducted in 1976, reveals his thoughts on his career, fitness and death.
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Sid James was a South African-born English actor and comedian, best known for his roles in Hancock's Half Hour and Carry On films. He had a trademark "dirty laugh" and a lascivious persona, and appeared in many comedy shows and movies from 1950 to 1976.
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Dec 23, 2022 · The story of one of Britain's best-known comedy actors. Sid James will be well remembered for his role as a lecherous Cockney character in the Carry On films.
