Sidney James
Acting
- Born
- May 8, 1913 in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa
- Died
- April 26, 1976
- Age
- Died at age 62
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."
