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."
Sidney James has 134 screen credits in a career dating back to 1947. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Carry On Series with 21 titles. Signature works include Carry On Abroad, Carry On at Your Convenience, Don't Lose Your Head. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 5 universes
