As of August 2026, Sidney James is best known for Bless This House. Find every show and movie Sidney James has starred in — and where to watch them — below.
Sidney James

Sidney James

Actor Born 1913 Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa 1 TV Shows 8 Movies

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 lascivious persona. Bruce Forsyth summed up his talent thus: "He was a natural at being natural."

Alongside acting, Sidney James is also known as a comedian. His screen credits lean toward Comedy and Thriller.

Sidney James's most notable role to date came in The Lavender Hill Mob (1951), where he played Lackery Wood. He also appeared in A King in New York (1957) as Johnson - TV Advertiser. Most recently appeared in Quatermass 2 (1957) as Jimmy Hall.

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📺 Sidney James's TV Shows

Bless This House
Sid Abbott
1971

🎬 Sidney James's Movies

Hell Drivers
Dusty, Truck Driver
1957
Venetian Bird
Bernardo
1952
Quatermass 2
Jimmy Hall
1957
The Lavender Hill Mob
Lackery Wood
1951
Carry On Girls
Councillor Sid Fiddler
1973
Carry On Camping
Sid Boggle
1969
A King in New York
Johnson - TV Advertiser
1957
Carry On Cowboy
Johnny Finger, the Rumpo Kid
1965

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