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 K. Hackett (actor) at $1,389,049.46, from his niece Minnie (Hackett) Trowbridge (1850–1914), the only child of his brother John. James K. Hackett (actor) James Keteltas Hackett (September 6, 1869 – November 8, 1926) was an American actor and manager. James K. Hackett was the son of Clara C. and James Henry Hackett, a comedian and celebrated Falstaff. He was born in Ontario, Canada. His elderly father died at age 71 when Hackett was just two years old. Hackett attended New York's Grammar School 69 and graduated with a B.A. degree from the College of the City of New York in 1891. He made