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Sid James

South African-born British character actor and comedy actor (1913-1976) · United Kingdom · On the map · Actors · Died at 62

Sidney James was a South African-British actor and comedian whose career encompassed radio, television, stage and screen. Noted for his distinctive laugh, he was best known for numerous roles in the Carry On film series.

Sid James is read about 581 times a day, in 19 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 9 November 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 111 days, one point a day.

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1976Died26 April 19761975Carry On LaughingSeries, Prince Rupert / Arnold Basket1973Carry On GirlsFilm, Councillor Sid Fiddler1971Bless This HouseSeries, Sid AbbottCarry On at Your ConvenienceFilm, 1971Sid Plummer1969Carry On Christmas SpecialsSeriesCarry On Again DoctorFilm, 1969Gladstone Screwer1967Carry On DoctorFilm, Mr. Charlie Roper1964Carry On CleoFilm, Mark Antony1963Taxi!Series, Sid Stone1962Carry On CruisingFilm, Captain Wellington Crowther1961Carry On RegardlessFilm, Mr. Bert Handy1960Citizen JamesSeries, Creator1959Look at LifeSeries, NarratorThe 39 StepsFilm, 1959Perce Baker1957A King in New YorkFilm, Johnson - TV Advertiser1956Armchair TheatreSeries, Basher Bates1955A Kid for Two FarthingsFilm, Ice Berg1953The Titfield ThunderboltFilm, Harry Hawkins1950Last HolidayFilm, Joe Clarence1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSeriesNo Orchids for Miss BlandishFilm, 1948uncredited1913Born8 May 1913
  • The Lavender Hill Mob 1951
  • Last Holiday 1950
  • The Titfield Thunderbolt 1953
  • Don't Lose Your Head 1967
  • Carry On Cleo 1964

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Filmography 40

158 credits on file

Television 16

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 1976 · aged 62