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4; including Reina. Sidney James (born Solomon Joel Cohen; 8 May 1913 – 26 April 1976) was a South African-British actor and comedian whose career encompassed radio, television, stage and screen. Noted for his distinct dirty laugh, he was best known for numerous roles in the Carry On film series. [1]
Sidney James (1913-1976) was a British actor and comedian, best known for his roles in the Carry On series of films. He also appeared in radio, television, stage and music, and had a reputation for being a hard worker and a ladies' man.
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- Hillbrow, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Sunderland, Tyne-and-Wear, England, UK
Apr 27, 2021 · Sid James died following a performance on the stage. He died on April 26, 1976, while starring in a revival of The Mating Season at the Sunderland Empire. The play from Sam Cree was first shown...
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Sidney James. Actor: Carry on Cleo. The star of the Carry On series of films, Sid James originally came to prominence as sidekick to the ground breaking British comedy actor Tony Hancock, on both radio and then television.
- Actor, Soundtrack
- April 26, 1976
- May 8, 1913
Sep 19, 2018 · When Sidney James died on April 26, 1976 he was a ubiquitous presence in Britain; provincial ABC picture houses were packing them in with a Carry On revival; he was the the genial star of the ITV...
Having adopted the name Sidney James, he had joined the Johannesburg Repertory Company in the late 1930s and entertained his fellow South African servicemen during the war, also becoming a regular on radio and on stage.
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...
