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Sid James
British actor
Born 08 May 1913 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Died 26 April 1976
Solomon Joel Cohen - born 8 May 1913 in Johannesburg, died 26 April 1976 - South African actor of Jewish origin, popular mainly in the UK, where he lived and worked from 1946 until his death. In his youth, he took up various jobs: a diamond engraver, hairdresser, dance instructor, he also took part in competitive boxing. During World War II he joined the army ZPA, officers received cuts and was taken to a branch composed of artists in uniform, designed to provide soldiers fighting entertainment. Best known for Bless This House, Hancock’s Half Hour, Citizen James, The Lavender Hill Mob.
1954 - 1959 | Hancock’s Half Hour | |
One of the first situation comedy series later turned into TV series. Each week Tony Hancock presents different story, but the main characters are usually similar - depressed and trying to improve their lives. | ||
1956 - 1961 | Hancock’s Half Hour | |
One of the first situation comedy series in British tv. Each week Tony Hancock presents different story about life of his character falling into pieces, often with help of scheming Sid James. | ||
1958 - 1992 | Carry On | |
One of the longest ever series of comedy films and parodies made by great set of actors. Each of the films is different story and different set of characters, but the light atmosphere and the dialogues filled with innuendos are the trademarks of Carry On series. | ||