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Sidney James (Solomon Joel Cohen) was born on 8 May, 1913 in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, South Africa, is an actor,soundtrack. Discover Sidney James's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?
| Popular As |
Solomon Joel Cohen |
| Occupation |
actor,soundtrack |
| Age |
63 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
8 May, 1913 |
| Birthday |
8 May |
| Birthplace |
Hillbrow, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Date of death |
26 April, 1976 |
| Died Place |
Sunderland, Tyne-and-Wear, England, UK |
| Nationality |
South Africa
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 63 years old group.
Sidney James Height, Weight & Measurements
At 63 years old, Sidney James height is 5' 8" (1.73 m) .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5' 8" (1.73 m) |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Sidney James's Wife?
His wife is Valerie James (21 August 1952 - 26 April 1976) ( his death) ( 2 children), Meg Williams (1943 - 17 August 1952) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Berthe Sadie Delmont (12 August 1936 - 1940) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Valerie James (21 August 1952 - 26 April 1976) ( his death) ( 2 children), Meg Williams (1943 - 17 August 1952) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Berthe Sadie Delmont (12 August 1936 - 1940) ( divorced) ( 1 child) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Sidney James Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sidney James worth at the age of 63 years old? Sidney James’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Sidney James's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Carry on, Constable (1960) | £2,500 |
| Carry on Regardless (1961) | £2,000 |
| Carry on Cruising (1962) | £4,000 |
| Carry on Cabby (1963) | £5,000 |
| Carry On Cleo (1964) | £5,000 |
| Carry On Cowboy (1965) | £5,000 |
| Don't Lose Your Head (1967) | £5,000 |
| Carry On... Up the Khyber (1968) | £4,500 |
| Carry On Camping (1969) | £5,000 |
| Carry on Again Doctor (1969) | £4,000 |
| Carry on Up the Jungle (1970) | £4,000 |
| Carry on Loving (1970) | £5,000 |
| Carry on Henry (1971) | £5,000 |
| Carry on at Your Convenience (1971) | £5,000 |
| Carry on Matron (1972) | £5,000 |
| Carry on Abroad (1972) | £3,500 |
| Carry on Girls (1973) | £5,000 |
| Carry on Dick (1974) | £5,000 |
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Timeline
Although he was 61 years when he played Dick Turpin in Carry on Dick (1974), Turpin was only 33 when he was hanged on April 7, 1739.
His daughter with his first wife was called Elizabeth and was born in December 1937.
In 1939 he joined the Witwatersrand Rifles in South Africa. When General Smuts formed an entertainment unit for the South African forces Sid became the producer for the shows. Afterwards he joined Gwen Ffrangcon -Davies' company playing leading roles in such as' The Wind of Heaven' and 'A Month in the Country'.
The star of the Carry On series of films, Sid James originally came to prominence as sidekick to the ground breaking British comedy actor Tony Hancock, on both radio and then television. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa and named Solomon Joel Cohen, James arrived in England in 1946, second wife in tow, having served with the South African Army during World War 2. By now an aspiring actor, James claimed to have boxed in his youth, perhaps to explain his craggy features, but was certainly a well respected hairdresser in his native country. Known in the trade as "one take James", he became a very talented and professional actor, constantly in demand for small parts in British post-war cinema.
He died only one day after Carol Reed, who directed him in both A Kid for Two Farthings (1955) and Trapeze (1956).
Was the regular sidekick-cum-bête noir of Tony Hancock throughout the six series of the radio series "Hancock's Half Hour". Likewise, became Hancock's regular pal in the TV series Hancock's Half Hour (1956), until the final series when Hancock decided it was getting too much like a double act.
Was friends with Laurence Harvey until they worked on Silent Enemy, The - 1958 (1958) together. According to the book "A Biography Of Sid James", James was offered the role of Chief Petty Officer Thorpe on the recommendation of Harvey, but their friendship ended during the filming. He found Harvey to be "pompous and full of his own importance".
In 1960 James debuted in the fourth of the Carry On films, taking the lead role in Carry on, Constable (1960) and went on to appear in a further 18 Carry On films as well as various stage and television spin-offs. Reputed not to have got on with Carry On co-star Kenneth Williams, the two often played adversaries on-screen, notably in the historical parodies Carry On. . .
He has two roles in common with Richard Burton: (1) Burton played Mark Antony in Cleopatra (1963) while James played him in Carry On Cleo (1964) and (2) Burton played King Henry VIII of England in Anne of the Thousand Days (1969) while James played him in Carry on Henry VIII (1971). In both cases, James wore the costume which had originally been worn by Burton.
His favourite Carry On film was Carry On Cowboy (1965).
Was supposed to play Detective Sergeant Sidney Bung in Carry on Screaming! (1966), but was unavailable, being committed to being in the 'Babes in the Wood' pantomime at the London Palladium.. The role went to Harry H. Corbett.
An addiction to gambling played a large part in James' workaholic schedule and subsequent heart attack in 1967.
He was soon back in action however, playing a hospital patient in Carry on Doctor (1967), able to spend most of the film in bed.
Up the Khyber (1968) and Don't Lose Your Head (1967). James however was respected and revered by almost everyone he worked with and contrary to popular myth, a true gentleman.
He was considered for Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971).
Had an affair with "Carry On..." series star Barbara Windsor from 1973 until his death in 1976. Their life together is chronicled in the movie Cor, Blimey! (2000). Windsor was an advisor to the cast.
Was unable to appear in Carry on Behind (1975), as he was touring Australia for a theatrical production of "The Mating Season".
His son, Steve James is a musician and sound technician who appeared on Fortran 5's debut album "Blues", in October 1991. The song "Bike" heavily sampled Sid's voice and distinctive laugh. Also, Sidney James' portrait appears on the album cover. Stephen's mother is Sid's third wife, Valerie.
