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Sidney James


Birth name: Joel Soloman Cohen
Birth: 8 May 1913
Died: 26 April 1976
Nationality: South Africa
Sidney James

Career / Biography

Sid James (credited as Sidney James and Sydney James) started his career as foil to Tony Hancock on radio and television. His first major film was the Lavender Hill Mob. However he is now best remembered for his roles in the Carry On films, although his early film roles were dramatic rather than comedy.

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Sidney James