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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.
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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. [1]
King of Carry On. One-Take James. Sydney James. Height. 5′ 8″ (1.73 m) Mini Bio. 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.
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- April 26, 1976
- May 8, 1913
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. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa and named Solomon Joel Cohen, James arrived in England in 1946, second wife in tow, having served with the South African ...
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- Hillbrow, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Sunderland, Tyne-and-Wear, England, UK
Aug 8, 2018 · An interview with Carry On legend Sid James has been recovered after 42 years sitting in a loft. It is the last-known recording of the comedy star, and thought to have been recorded days before...
Aug 8, 2018 · An interview with Carry On legend Sid James has been recovered after 42 years sitting in a loft. Recorded days before the performer died on stage during a UK theatre tour, it is the last-known...
Mar 18, 2016 · Sid James - was the famous 'cockney' Jack the Lad star of the "Carry On" movie series with his legendary trademark 'naughty' laugh. He epitomised a London 'wide-boy' and exists in British comedy as Super-Star. But did you know Sid James was in fact a South African and served in the South African Armed Forces….
Sid James (born Solomon Joel Cohen; 8 May 1913 – 26 April 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.
