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Sidney James (II) (1913–1976)
The star of the Carry On series of films, Sid James originally came to prominence as sidekick to the ground breaking British comedy actor Tony Hancock, on both radio and then television. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa and named Solomon Joel Cohen, James arrived in England in 1946, second wife in tow, having served with the South African Army ...
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Born:in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, South AfricaDied:(age 62) in Sunderland, Tyne-and-Wear, England, UK |
"The Sinner" star talks us through his arc in the show's just-finished Season 2.
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1971-1976
Bless This House
(TV Series)
Sid Abbott / Alf Carter
Sid Abbott / Alf Carter
- Some Enchanted Evening
(1976)
... Sid Abbott
- The Phantom Pools Winner
(1976)
... Sid Abbott
- A Matter of Principle
(1976)
... Sid Abbott
- Well, Well, Well
(1976)
... Sid Abbott
- Friends and Neighbours
(1976)
... Sid Abbott
1975
Carry on Laughing!
(TV Series)
Sir Francis Drake / Lovelace / Baron Hubert / ...
Sir Francis Drake / Lovelace / Baron Hubert / ...
- Orgy and Bess
(1975)
... Sir Francis Drake (as Sid James)
- The Sobbing Cavalier
(1975)
... Lovelace (as Sid James)
- The Baron Outlook
(1975)
... Baron Hubert (as Sid James)
- The Prisoner of Spenda
(1975)
... Prince Rupert / Arnold Basket (as Sid James)
1969-1970
Two in Clover
(TV Series)
Sid Turner
Sid Turner
- Episode #2.6
(1970)
... Sid Turner
- Episode #2.5
(1970)
... Sid Turner
- Episode #2.4
(1970)
... Sid Turner
- Episode #2.3
(1970)
... Sid Turner
- Episode #2.2
(1970)
... Sid Turner
1969
The Bruce Forsyth Show
(TV Series)
- Episode dated 25 June 1969
(1969)
... (as Sid James)
- Episode dated 18 June 1969
(1969)
... (as Sid James)
1966-1968
George and the Dragon
(TV Series)
George Russell
George Russell
- Love Is a Many Splendoured Thing
(1968)
... George Russell (as Sid James)
- Floribunda Gabrielle
(1968)
... George Russell (as Sid James)
- Life Insurance
(1968)
... George Russell (as Sid James)
- Gabrielle's Birthday
(1968)
... George Russell (as Sid James)
- The Football Match
(1968)
... George Russell (as Sid James)
1966
Armchair Theatre
(TV Series)
Basher Bates
Basher Bates
- Don't Utter a Note
(1966)
... Basher Bates (as Sid James)
1963-1964
Taxi!
(TV Series)
Sid Stone
Sid Stone
- It's a Mug's Game
(1964)
... Sid Stone (as Sid James)
- Two-Five-Two
(1964)
... Sid Stone (as Sid James)
- We've Got to Live in the Winter
(1964)
... Sid Stone (as Sid James)
- Will You Marry Face?
(1964)
... Sid Stone (as Sid James)
- Christmas in May
(1964)
... Sid Stone (as Sid James)
1960-1962
Citizen James
(TV Series)
Sidney Balmoral James
Sidney Balmoral James
- The Jury
(1962)
... Sidney Balmoral James (as Sid James)
- The Tube Station
(1962)
... Sidney Balmoral James (as Sid James)
- The Librarian
(1962)
... Sidney Balmoral James (as Sid James)
- The Watchdog
(1962)
... Sidney Balmoral James (as Sid James)
- A Perfect Friendship?
(1962)
... Sidney Balmoral James (as Sid James)
1960
A Christmas Night with the Stars
(TV Series)
Sidney Balmoral James
Sidney Balmoral James
- Episode dated 25 December 1960
(1960)
... Sidney Balmoral James (as Sid James)
1956-1960
Hancock's Half Hour
(TV Series)
Sidney Balmoral James / General Sidski
Sidney Balmoral James / General Sidski
- The Poison Pen Letters
(1960)
... Sidney Balmoral James (as Sid James)
- The East Cheam Centenary
(1960)
... Sidney Balmoral James
- The Photographer
(1960)
... Sidney Balmoral James
- The Ladies' Man
(1960)
... Sidney Balmoral James (as Sid James)
- The Baby Sitters
(1960)
... Sidney Balmoral James
1958
East End, West End
(TV Series)
Sid
Sid
- Episode #1.6
(1958)
... Sid
- Episode #1.5
(1958)
... Sid
- Episode #1.4
(1958)
... Sid
- Episode #1.3
(1958)
... Sid
- Episode #1.2
(1958)
... Sid
1957
The New Adventures of Martin Kane
(TV Series)
Ben
Ben
- The Taxi Story
(1957)
... Ben (as Sid James)
1957
Shadow Squad
(TV Series)
Spinner Burke
Spinner Burke
- Soho Serenade: Part 2
(1957)
... Spinner Burke
- Soho Serenade: Part 1
(1957)
... Spinner Burke
1956-1957
The Crime of the Century
(TV Series)
Abbie
Abbie
- The Century Closes
(1957)
... Abbie (as Sid James)
- The Century Opens
(1956)
... Abbie (as Sid James)
- Major Trump
(1956)
... Abbie (as Sid James)
- Taffy
(1956)
... Abbie (as Sid James)
- Abbie
(1956)
... Abbie (as Sid James)
1953
The Passing Show
(TV Series)
Actor / Bit part
Actor / Bit part
- All Our Yesterdays
(1953)
... Actor
- Our Marie
(1953)
... Bit part
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Soundtrack (4 credits)
Soundtrack (4 credits)
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Self (24 credits)
Self (24 credits)
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Archive footage (41 credits)
Archive footage (41 credits)
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He acted in the play, "Wedding Fever," at the Johannesburg Civic Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. See more »Publicity Listings:
2 Biographical Movies | 5 Print Biographies | 2 Portrayals | 4 Articles | 9 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Sid James | Sydney JamesHeight:
5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Comedy is hard work and I am not really a comedian ... I need funny people around me to get the best out of myself. See more »Trivia:
He had a famously antagonistic relationship with 'Carry On' co-star Kenneth Williams. Williams was particularly scathing and personal about James's acting ability (as revealed in his posthumously published diaries), while James found Williams's loud and attention-seeking behaviour annoying. See more »Trademark:
Playing lecherous comedy characters See more »Nickname:
King of Carry OnStar Sign:
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