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James was born Solomon Joel Cohen on 8 May 1913, to Jewish parents in South Africa, then a British dominion, later changing his name to Sidney Joel Cohen, and then Sidney James. His family lived on Hancock Street in Hillbrow , Johannesburg .
Sidney James was a British actor best known for his roles in the Carry On series of films. He was born in South Africa, served in the army, and died of a heart attack on stage in 1976.
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- Hillbrow, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Sunderland, Tyne-and-Wear, England, UK
Dec 23, 2022 · The story of one of Britain's best-known comedy actors. Sid James will be well remembered for his role as a lecherous Cockney character in the Carry On films...
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Filmography of the South African, British -based actor and comedian Sid James. [1] [2] Black Memory (1947) as Eddie Clinton. The October Man (1947) as Man Crossing Railway Bridge (uncredited) Night Beat (1947) as Nixon.
Aug 8, 2018 · An interview with Carry On legend Sid James has been recovered after 42 years sitting in a loft. Recorded days before the performer died on stage during a UK theatre tour, it is the last-known...
Aug 8, 2018 · A rare recording of the late comedian Sid James, best known for his role in Carry On films, has been found after 42 years. The interview, conducted in 1976, reveals his thoughts on his career, fitness and death.
Sidney James was a British actor who starred in the Carry On series of films and Tony Hancock's radio and TV shows. He was born in South Africa, served in the army, and died of a heart attack on stage in 1976.
