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Writing
Sid Colin
Sid Colin is best known for Up Pompeii!, The Army Game, On the House and Whoops Baghdad. Sid Colin was born on August 31, 1915. Sid Colin died on December 12, 1989 at the age of 74.
- Born
- August 31, 1915
- Place of birth
- Islington, London, England, UK
- Died
- December 12, 1989 (74 years old)
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 1973Whoops BaghdadWriter
- 1970On the HouseWriter
- 1969Up Pompeii!Writer
- 1964HMS ParadiseProducer
- 1957Living It UpWriter
- 1957The Army GameCreator
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Sid Colin been in?
Sid Colin is best known for Up Pompeii!, The Army Game, On the House and Whoops Baghdad.
When was Sid Colin born?
Sid Colin was born on August 31, 1915. (Islington, London, England, UK)
How old is Sid Colin?
Sid Colin died on December 12, 1989 at the age of 74.
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