Sidney James
Acting
1913 – 1976 · Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa
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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."
★ 7.0Sid James: Comedy Icon
Film · 2022
Self (Archive Footage)
Carry On Forever
TV series · 2015
Role
On Location: The Carry Ons
Film · 2001
Various Characters (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Unforgettable Sid James
Film · 2000
Self
★ 7.7What's a Carry On?
Film · 1998
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Stop Messin' About!: The Very Best of Kenneth Williams
Film · 1996
(Archive footage)
★ 6.8The World of Hammer
TV series · 1994
Self (archive footage)
Seriously Seeking Sid
Film · 1993
Self (archive footage)
ITV Christmas Comedy
TV series · 1983
Role
★ 5.8That's Carry On!
Film · 1977
Various Characters (archive footage)
★ 10.0To See Such Fun
Film · 1977
Role
★ 8.5The World of Budgerigars
Film · 1976
Self
★ 5.7Carry On Laughing
TV series · 1975
Prince Rupert / Arnold Basket
★ 5.8Carry On Dick
Film · 1974
Big Dick Turpin
★ 6.4Carry on Christmas
Film · 1973
Mr. Belcher / Seed Pod / Sir Henry / Sergeant Will Ball / Robin Hood
★ 5.7Carry On Girls
Film · 1973
Councillor Sid Fiddler
★ 8.0What a Carry On!
Film · 1973
Role
★ 6.3Carry On Abroad
Film · 1972
Vic Flange
★ 6.4Bless This House
Film · 1972
Sid Abbot
★ 6.1Carry On Matron
Film · 1972
Sid Carter
★ 8.0All This, and Christmas Too!
Film · 1971
Sid Jones
★ 6.2Carry On at Your Convenience
Film · 1971
Sid Plummer
★ 6.1Carry On Henry
Film · 1971
King Henry VIII
★ 7.5Bless This House
TV series · 1971
Sid Abbott
★ 7.6Carry On Again Christmas
Film · 1970
Long John Silver
★ 5.7Carry On Loving
Film · 1970
Sidney Bliss
★ 5.9Carry On Up the Jungle
Film · 1970
Mr. Bill Boosey
★ 6.3Carry On Christmas
Film · 1969
Ebenezer Scrooge
★ 5.8Carry On Christmas Specials
TV series · 1969
Role
★ 6.1Carry On Again Doctor
Film · 1969
Gladstone Screwer
★ 6.6Carry On Camping
Film · 1969
Sid Boggle
★ 7.2Two in Clover
TV series · 1969
Sid Turner
★ 6.5Carry On Up the Khyber
Film · 1968
Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond
★ 6.5Carry On Doctor
Film · 1967
Mr. Charlie Roper
★ 6.7Don't Lose Your Head
Film · 1967
Sir Rodney Ffing, the Black Fingernail
★ 6.8George and the Dragon
TV series · 1966
Role
★ 5.7Where the Bullets Fly
Film · 1966
Mortuary Attendant
★ 6.3Carry On Cowboy
Film · 1965
Johnny Finger, the Rumpo Kid
★ 6.7The Big Job
Film · 1965
George Brain
★ 7.0Tokoloshe
Film · 1965
Harry Parsons
★ 6.0Three Hats for Lisa
Film · 1965
Sid Marks
★ 6.7Carry On Cleo
Film · 1964
Mark Antony
★ 5.3The Beauty Jungle
Film · 1964
'Butlins' Judge
★ 6.4Carry On Cabby
Film · 1963
Charlie Hawkins
★ 6.0We Joined the Navy
Film · 1963
Dance Instructor
★ 6.1Carry On Cruising
Film · 1962
Captain Wellington Crowther
★ 6.2What a Whopper
Film · 1961
Harry Sutton
★ 7.0What a Carve Up!
Film · 1961
Sid Butler
★ 6.3Raising the Wind
Film · 1961
Sid
★ 6.1Double Bunk
Film · 1961
Sid Randall
★ 9.0The Green Helmet
Film · 1961
Richie Launder
★ 5.5A Weekend with Lulu
Film · 1961
Café Patron
★ 6.2Carry On Regardless
Film · 1961
Mr. Bert Handy
Look at Life: Up To Scratch
Film · 1961
Role
★ 6.5The Pure Hell of St Trinian's
Film · 1960
Alphonse O'Reilly
★ 7.7Citizen James
TV series · 1960
Sidney 'Sid' Balmoral James
★ 5.9Watch Your Stern
Film · 1960
Chief Petty Officer Mundy
★ 6.3Carry On Constable
Film · 1960
Sergeant Frank Wilkins
★ 5.9And the Same to You
Film · 1960
Sammy Gatt
★ 5.3Tommy the Toreador
Film · 1959
Cadena
★ 5.8Upstairs and Downstairs
Film · 1959
P.C. Edwards
★ 7.0Idol on Parade
Film · 1959
Herbie
★ 6.3The 39 Steps
Film · 1959
Perce Baker
★ 7.4Too Many Crooks
Film · 1959
Sid
★ 7.7Make Mine a Million
Film · 1959
Sid Gibson
★ 6.2Desert Mice
Film · 1959
Bert Bennett
Look at Life: Market Place
Film · 1959
Self - Commentator
★ 8.0Look at Life
TV series · 1959
Narrator
★ 6.5The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw
Film · 1958
The Drunk
★ 6.9I Was Monty's Double
Film · 1958
Porter YMCA
★ 6.8The Adventures of William Tell
TV series · 1958
Schaffner
★ 6.1The Man Inside
Film · 1958
Franklin
★ 7.7Next to No Time
Film · 1958
Albert, Cabin Steward
★ 5.8Another Time, Another Place
Film · 1958
Jake Klein
★ 5.9The Silent Enemy
Film · 1958
Chief Petty Officer Thorpe
Hancock's Half Hour: Volume 1
Film · 1957
Sidney Balmoral James
★ 7.0The Story of Esther Costello
Film · 1957
Joe Ryan
★ 6.7A King in New York
Film · 1957
Johnson - TV Advertiser
★ 6.0Campbell's Kingdom
Film · 1957
Tim, MacDonald's driver-rigger
★ 6.7Hell Drivers
Film · 1957
Dusty, Truck Driver
★ 5.1The Shiralee
Film · 1957
Luke
★ 6.4Quatermass 2
Film · 1957
Jimmy Hall
★ 6.7The Smallest Show on Earth
Film · 1957
Mr. Hogg
★ 6.4Interpol
Film · 1957
Joe - First Bartender
★ 7.7Dry Rot
Film · 1956
Flash Harry
★ 6.4The Buccaneers
TV series · 1956
Chantey Jack
★ 5.8The Iron Petticoat
Film · 1956
Paul
★ 6.0Armchair Theatre
TV series · 1956
Basher Bates
★ 7.4Hancock's Half Hour
TV series · 1956
Role
★ 6.3Trapeze
Film · 1956
Snake Charmer
★ 5.0Wicked as They Come
Film · 1956
Frank Allenborg
★ 9.0Ramsbottom Rides Again
Film · 1956
Black Jake
★ 7.1The Extra Day
Film · 1956
Barney West
★ 4.9The Deep Blue Sea
Film · 1955
Man outside bar
★ 7.6Joe Macbeth
Film · 1955
Banky
★ 6.7A Kid for Two Farthings
Film · 1955
Ice Berg
★ 4.9John and Julie
Film · 1955
Mr. Pritchett
★ 5.6The Glass Cage
Film · 1955
Tony Lewis
★ 6.1Out of the Clouds
Film · 1955
Henry, the Gambler
★ 6.4It's a Great Day
Film · 1955
Harry Mason
★ 6.0A Yank in Ermine
Film · 1955
Nightclub manager
★ 5.0Aunt Clara
Film · 1954
Honest Sid
★ 6.6Orders Are Orders
Film · 1954
Ed Waggermeyer
★ 5.8The Crowded Day
Film · 1954
Joe, the Night Watchman
★ 6.4The Belles of St Trinian's
Film · 1954
Benny
★ 6.0Seagulls Over Sorrento
Film · 1954
Charlie Badger
★ 5.8For Better, for Worse
Film · 1954
Foreman
★ 6.5Father Brown
Film · 1954
Bert Parkinson
★ 7.0The Rainbow Jacket
Film · 1954
Harry
★ 5.5The House Across the Lake
Film · 1954
Beverly Forrest (as Sidney James)
★ 6.5The Weak and the Wicked
Film · 1954
Syd Baden
★ 6.7Escape by Night
Film · 1953
Gino Rossini
★ 7.0The Wedding of Lilli Marlene
Film · 1953
Fennimore Hunt
★ 5.6Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary?
Film · 1953
Hank Hanlon
★ 4.7Park Plaza 605
Film · 1953
Supt. Williams (as Sidney James)
★ 6.3Will Any Gentleman...?
Film · 1953
Mr. Hobson
★ 7.1The Square Ring
Film · 1953
Adams
★ 6.0The Flanagan Boy
Film · 1953
Sharkey (as Sidney James)
★ 7.0The Titfield Thunderbolt
Film · 1953
Harry Hawkins
★ 6.0The Yellow Balloon
Film · 1953
Charlie
★ 5.5Cosh Boy
Film · 1953
Desk Sergeant
★ 8.1Miss Robin Hood
Film · 1952
Sidney (as Sidney James)
★ 6.2Venetian Bird
Film · 1952
Bernardo
★ 7.3Father's Doing Fine
Film · 1952
Taxi Driver
★ 8.0Time, Gentlemen, Please!
Film · 1952
Eric Hace
★ 6.6Gift Horse
Film · 1952
Ned Hardy, Landlord Golden Bull
★ 6.7Emergency Call
Film · 1952
Danny Marks
★ 6.8Tall Headlines
Film · 1952
Mr. Spencer, neighbor
★ 6.8I Believe in You
Film · 1952
Sergeant Body
★ 6.5The Magic Box
Film · 1952
Army Sergeant
★ 5.9Lady Godiva Rides Again
Film · 1951
Lew Beeson
★ 7.2The Lavender Hill Mob
Film · 1951
Lackery Wood
★ 6.1The Galloping Major
Film · 1951
Bookmaker
★ 9.0Talk of a Million
Film · 1951
John C. Moody
★ 5.8The Lady Craved Excitement
Film · 1950
Carlo
★ 7.1Last Holiday
Film · 1950
Joe Clarence
★ 6.0The Man in Black
Film · 1950
Henry Clavering / Hodson
★ 5.7Give Us This Day
Film · 1949
Murdin
★ 5.0Paper Orchid
Film · 1949
Freddy Evans (as Sidney James)
★ 6.7The Small Back Room
Film · 1949
'Knucksie' Moran
★ 5.8Once a Jolly Swagman
Film · 1949
Rowton
The Front Page
Film · 1948
Hildy Johnson
★ 6.1No Orchids for Miss Blandish
Film · 1948
uncredited
★ 5.7Nightbeat
Film · 1947
Nixon (as Sidney James)
★ 5.3Black Memory
Film · 1947
Eddie Clinton