Sid Colin

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Biography

Sid Colin (born Sidney Coblentz; 31 August 1915 – 12 December 1989) was an English scriptwriter, working for radio, television and cinema. He is best remembered for creating the sitcom The Army Game (1957–1959) and writing for Up Pompeii! (1969–1970), as well as films including Carry On Spying and Percy's Progress. He occasionally collaborated with regular Carry On series writer Talbot Rothwell. Earlier in his career, he was a musician and occasional lyricist.

Career Overview

Sid Colin has 16 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work is anchored in the Carry On Series universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Percy's Progress, Up the Chastity Belt, Up Pompeii. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Writing
Gender
male
Known Credits
16
Birth Date
1915-08-31 00:00:00
Birth Place
Islington, London, England, UK

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