Sid James (born Solomon Joel Cohen; 8 May 1913 – 26 April 1976) was an English-based South African 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 described him as "a natural at being natural."
Read more about Sid James: Early Life, Early Films and Radio, The Carry On Years, Heart Attacks and Death, Personal Life
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