Sid James Sid James Sid James (born Solomon Joel Cohen; 8 May 1913 – 26 April 1976) was a South African-born British character and comic actor. Appearing in British films from 1947, he was cast in numerous small and supporting roles into the 1950s. His profile was raised as Tony Hancock's co-star in "Hancock's Half Hour", first in the radio series and later when it was adapted for television and ran from 1954 to 1961. Afterwards, he became known as a regular performer in the "Carry On" films, appearing in nineteen films of the series, with the top billing role in 17
James Young (comedian) pronounced dead at the scene. In 2013 a biographical play about Young was shelved after the "Sunday World", a sensationalist Belfast tabloid, published unsubstantiated allegations that he had been involved in child abuse. The following is a list of plays in which Young performed in the premiere production. James Young (comedian) James Alexander Young (23 June 1918 – 5 July 1974), better known as Jimmy Young or simply Our Jimmy, was a Northern Irish actor and comedian born in Ballymoney, Northern Ireland and brought up in Belfast. He performed on stage and television. His comedy records sold over a quarter