Sid James

Who was Sid James?

Sid James was a South African born English-based actor and comedian.

Appearing in British films from 1947, he was cast in numerous small and supporting roles into the 1960s. His profile was raised as Tony Hancock's co-star in Hancock's Half Hour, which ran on television from 1956 until 1960, and then he became known as a regular performer in the Carry On films. Meanwhile, his starring roles in television sitcoms continued for the rest of his life.

Remembered for a lascivious persona, he became known for his amiability in his later television work. Bruce Forsyth described him as "a natural at being natural."