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Sid James

Sidney James (born Solomon Joel Cohen) emigrated to Britain from South Africa in 1946. He was an actor and comedian whose career encompassed radio, television, stage and screen, and was best known for numerous roles in the Carry On film series, and continued to perform right up until his death.

Aliases
  • Sidney James
  • Sydney James
English
Filmography
  • Born In Hillbrow, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Born May 8, 1913
  • Died April 26, 1976
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Lady Godiva Rides Again

1951
as Lew Beeson

The Extra Day

1956
as Barney West

Father Brown

1954
as Bert Parkinson

Carry on Christmas

1973
as Santa (Mr Belcher) / Seed Pod / Sir Henry / Sgt Ball / Robin Hood.

Night Beat

1947
as Nixon

Carry On at Your Convenience

1971
as Sid Plummer

The Wedding of Lilli Marlene

1953
as Fennimore Hunt

The 39 Steps

1959
as Perce Baker

John and Julie

1955
as Mr. Pritchett

Carry On Girls

1973
as Sidney Fiddler

Aunt Clara

1954
as Honest Sid

Carry on Again Doctor

1969
as Gladstone Screwer

Carry on Cowboy

1965
as Johnny Finger, the Rumpo Kid

The Man in Black

1950
as Henry Clavering / Hodson

The Frightened Bride

1952
as Mr. Spencer, neighbor

Double Bunk

1961
as Sid

Seagulls Over Sorrento

1954
as Charlie Badger

Watch Your Stern

1960
as Chief Petty Officer Mundy

All the Best from Denis Norden

2007
as Sid Abbott

Citizen James

1960

Black Memory

1947
as Eddie Clinton

The House Across the Lake

1954
as Beverly Forrest (as Sidney James)

The Flanagan Boy

1953
as Sharkey (as Sidney James)

Bless This House

1971
as Sid Abbott

The Rainbow Jacket

1954
as Harry

What a Whopper

1961
as Harry Sutton

A Kid for Two Farthings

1956
as Ice Berg

Hell Drivers

1957
as Dusty, Truck Driver

The Shiralee

1957
as Luke

Quatermass II

1957
as Jimmy Hall

The Green Helmet

1961
as Richie Launder

A Yank in Ermine

1955
as Nightclub manager

Two in Clover

1969
as Sid Turner

Miss Robin Hood

1952
as Sidney (as Sidney James)

The Yellow Balloon

1953
as Charlie

Another Time, Another Place

1958
as Jake Klein (as Sidney James)

The Silent Enemy

1958
as Chief Petty Officer Thorpe

George and the Dragon

1966
as George Russell

And the Same to You

1960
as Sammy Gatt

What a Carve Up

1961
as Sid Butler

Trapeze

1956
as Snake Charmer

The Square Ring

1953
as Adams

It's a Great Day

1955
as Harry Mason

Emergency Call

1952
as Danny Marks

The Lavender Hill Mob

1951
as Lackery

Carry On Matron

1972
as Sid Carter

A Weekend With Lulu

1961
as Café Patron

Give Us This Day

1949
as Murdin

Tommy the Toreador

1959
as Cadena

Carry On Henry

1971
as King Henry VIII

Make Mine a Million

1959
as Sid Gibson

The Beauty Jungle

1964
as Butlin Judge

Carry on Laughing

1975

Too Many Crooks

1959
as Sid

The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw

1958
as The Drunk

Orders Are Orders

1954
as Ed Waggermeyer

The Glass Cage

1955
as Tony Lewis

A King in New York

1957
as Johnson - TV Advertiser

Carry On Cruising

1962
as Captain Wellington Crowther

Next to No Time

1958
as Albert, Cabin Steward

Escape by Night

1953
as Gino Rossini

Cosh Boy

1953
as Desk Sergeant

Hancock's Half Hour

1956

Carry on Again Christmas

1970
as Long John Sil

Venetian Bird

1952
as Bernardo

The Lady Craved Excitement

1950
as Carlo

The Titfield Thunderbolt

1953
as Harry Hawkins

Carry On Dick

1974
as Big Dick Turpin / Reverend Flasher

Last Holiday

1950
as Joe Clarence

Carry On Up the Khyber

1968
as Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond

Carry On Regardless

1961
as Bert Handy

Carry On Cleo

1964
as Marc Anton

Carry On Don't Lose Your Head

1966
as Sir Rodney Ffing

Will Any Gentleman...?

1953
as Mr. Hobson (as Sidney James)

The Galloping Major

1951
as Bookmaker

Bless This House

1972
as Sid Abbott

I Was Monty's Double

1958
as Desk Clerk

The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's

1960
as Alphonse O'Reilly

The Smallest Show on Earth

1957
as Mr. Hogg

Carry On Christmas Specials

1969
as Ebenezer Scrooge / Various

Gift Horse

1952
as Ned Hardy, Landlord Golden Bull

Dry Rot

1956
as Flash Harry

Raising the Wind

1961
as Sid

Carry On Camping

1969
as Sid Boggle

The Big Job

1965
as George Brain

The Magic Box

1951
as Army Sergeant

Campbell's Kingdom

1957
as Tim

The Weak and the Wicked

1954
as Syd Baden

Carry On Up the Jungle

1970
as Bill Boosey

Desert Mice

1959
as Bert

Once a Jolly Swagman

1949
as Rowton

Carry On Cabby

1963
as Charlie Hawkins

Carry On Constable

1960
as Sergeant Frank Wilkins

Time, Gentlemen, Please!

1952
as Eric Hace

Three Hats for Lisa

1965
as Sid Marks

Carry on Doctor

1967
as Charlie Roper

Carry On Loving

1970
as Sidney Bliss

For Better, for Worse

1954
as The Foreman (as Sidney James)

Wicked as They Come

1956
as Frank Allenborg

Park Plaza 605

1953
as Supt. Williams

No Orchids for Miss Blandish

1948
as uncredited

Carry On Abroad

1972
as Vic Flange

Ramsbottom Rides Again

1956
as Black Jake

Idol on Parade

1959
as Herbie

Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary?

1953
as Hank Hanlon

Joe Macbeth

1956
as Banky

Paper Orchid

1949
as Freddy Evans

Guest Star

Episode Carry on Laughing
The Sobbing Cavalier 		1975
Episode Carry on Laughing
The Baron Outlook 		1975
Episode Carry on Laughing
The Prisoner of Spenda 		1975
Episode Carry on Laughing
Orgy And Bess 		1975
Episode The Unforgettable...
Sid James 		2000
Episode The Adventures of Robin Hood
Outlaw Money 		1956
Episode Film Night
Film Night Special: Carry On Forever 		1970