Sidney James

(1913 - 1976)

Known For Acting

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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."

Personal details

Gender

Male

Born

1913-05-08

Died

1976-04-26 (63 years old)

Place of Birth

Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa

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