★ 6.8 
Acting
Sidney James
Sidney James is best known for The Ed Sullivan Show, Bless This House, Carry On Laughing and Hancock's Half Hour. Sidney James was born on May 8, 1913. Sidney James died on April 26, 1976 at the age of 62.
- Born
- May 8, 1913
- Place of birth
- Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa
- Died
- April 26, 1976 (62 years old)
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."
Known for
Filmography
- 2015Carry On Forever
- 1994The World of HammerSelf (archive footage)
- 1983ITV Christmas Comedy
- 1975Carry On LaughingPrince Rupert / Arnold Basket
- 1971Bless This HouseSid Abbott
- 1969Carry On Christmas Specials
- 1969Two in CloverSid Turner
- 1966George and the Dragon
- 1963Taxi!Sid Stone
- 1960Citizen JamesSidney 'Sid' Balmoral James
- 1959Look at LifeNarrator
- 1958The Adventures of William TellSchaffner
- 1956Hancock's Half Hour
- 1956The BuccaneersChantey Jack
- 1956Armchair TheatreBasher Bates
- 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Sidney James been in?
Sidney James is best known for The Ed Sullivan Show, Bless This House, Carry On Laughing and Hancock's Half Hour.
When was Sidney James born?
Sidney James was born on May 8, 1913. (Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa)
How old is Sidney James?
Sidney James died on April 26, 1976 at the age of 62.
Updated: October 27, 2026 ·