Sidney James

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Personal info

Known for: Acting
Born: 5/8/1913
Birthplace: Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa
Died: 4/26/1976 (aged 62)
Gender: Male
Also known as: Сидни Джеймс, Сид Джеймс, Sid James

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."

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