Sid James
Birthday: May 8, 1913 in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa
Deathday: April 26, 1976
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 lasciviou...s persona. Bruce Forsyth summed up his talent thus: "He was a natural at being natural."
