
May 8, 1913 – Apr 26, 1976 · Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa
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."

as Lackery Wood

as Johnson - TV Advertiser

as Jimmy Hall

as Sid Boggle

as Mark Antony

as Snake Charmer

as Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond
as Vic Flange
as Johnny Finger, the Rumpo Kid
as Mr. Charlie Roper
as Sid Carter
as 'Knucksie' Moran
as Charlie Hawkins
as Captain Wellington Crowther
as King Henry VIII
as Big Dick Turpin
as Dusty, Truck Driver
as Mr. Bill Boosey
as Sid Plummer
as Councillor Sid Fiddler
as Gladstone Screwer
as Sergeant Frank Wilkins
as Sir Rodney Ffing, the Black Fingernail
as Benny
as Harry Hawkins
as Mr. Bert Handy
as Joe Clarence
as Sidney Bliss