Sidney James

Acting

Sidney James

Born 1913-05-08 Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa 136 films

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."

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136 films

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Sid James: Comedy Icon poster

Celebrating the nearly 50-year-long career of one of Britain's most loveable celebrities.

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Sid James: Comedy Icon

★ 7.0 2022

On Location: The Carry Ons poster

June Whitfield takes a look at some of the locations used during the making of the legendary 'Carry…

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On Location: The Carry Ons

★ 0.0 2001

The Unforgettable Sid James poster

A profile of the comedy actor, best known for starring in many films of the Carry On franchise, wit…

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The Unforgettable Sid James

★ 0.0 2000

What's a Carry On? poster

Documentary commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 'Carry On' comedy film series. Archive clips…

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What's a Carry On?

★ 7.7 1998

Stop Messin' About!: The Very Best of Kenneth Williams poster

Documentary and celebration of the life and career of British comedian Kenneth Williams.

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Stop Messin' About!: The Very Best of Kenneth Williams

★ 0.0 1996

Seriously Seeking Sid poster

A study of the life and career of the actor Sid James, best known for the long-running Carry On ser…

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Seriously Seeking Sid

★ 0.0 1993

That's Carry On! poster

Celebrating twenty years of classic Carry On films, two of the films’ best-loved stars, Kenneth Wil…

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That's Carry On!

★ 5.8 1977

To See Such Fun poster

Compilation of classic British comedy moments

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To See Such Fun

★ 10.0 1977

The World of Budgerigars poster

Sid James learns of the joys of owning a budgerigar.

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The World of Budgerigars

★ 8.5 1976

Carry On Dick poster

Dick Turpin is terrorising the countryside around Upper Dencher. Captain Fancey and Sergeant Jock S…

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Carry On Dick

★ 5.8 1974

Carry on Christmas poster

Sid James as Father Christmas recounts times of the festive season through the ages, from life in s…

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Carry on Christmas

★ 6.4 1973

Carry On Girls poster

Local councillor Sidney Fiddler persuades the Mayor to help improve the image of their rundown seas…

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Carry On Girls

★ 5.7 1973