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Sidney James
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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
Carry On Abroad
1972
A King in New York
1957
Carry On Cleo
1964
Trapeze
1956
The Belles of St Trinian's
1954
Carry On Cowboy
1965
Carry On Doctor
1967
Carry On Matron
1972
Carry On Up the Jungle
1970
The Lavender Hill Mob
1951
Carry On Up the Khyber
1968
Carry On Camping
1969
Carry On Constable
1960
The Small Back Room
1949
Carry On Cabby
1963
Carry On Dick
1974
Last Holiday
1950
The Titfield Thunderbolt
1953
Hell Drivers
1957
Carry On Henry
1971
Carry On Again Doctor
1969
Quatermass 2
1957
Carry On Girls
1973
Carry On at Your Convenience
1971
Don't Lose Your Head
1967
Carry On Cruising
1962
Carry On Regardless
1961
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