Sid James (1913-1976), Actor
Sitter in 14 portraits
James was one of the most popular performers in British film and television from the 1950s to 1970s. Born in South Africa, he came to Britain in 1946. His comedy partnership with Tony Hancock in BBC Radio's Hancock's Half Hour began in 1954, and later transferred to television. James was a key player in the Carry On films and made nineteen films in that series.. He died mid-performance at the Sunderland Empire in 1976.
by Bob Collins
bromide print, 1959
NPG x45334
Sid James; Tony Hancock; and nine studio staff
by Bob Collins
bromide fibre print from original negative, 1959
NPG x36010
Sid James; Tony Hancock; and crew of 'Hancock'
by Bob Collins
contact sheet of twelve 2 1/4 inch square film negatives, 1959
NPG x36043
Tony Hancock; Sid James; and crew of 'Hancock'
by Bob Collins
contact sheet of eight 2 1/4 inch square film negatives, 1959
NPG x125121
Sid James; Tony Hancock; the crew of 'Hancock'
by Bob Collins
contact sheet of eleven 2 1/4 inch square film negatives, 1959
NPG x125125
Tony Hancock; Sid James; the cast and crew of 'Hancock'
by Bob Collins
contact sheet of twelve 2 1/4 inch square film negatives, 1959
NPG x125126
Sid James; Tony Hancock; the cast and crew of 'Hancock'
by Bob Collins
contact sheet of twelve 2 1/4 inch square film negatives, 1959
NPG x125127
Tony Hancock; Sid James; the cast and crew of 'Hancock'
by Bob Collins
contact sheet of twelve 2 1/4 inch square film negatives, 1959
NPG x125128
Tony Hancock; Sid James; the cast and crew of 'Hancock'
by Bob Collins
contact sheet of twelve 2 1/4 inch square film negatives, 1959
NPG x125129
by Bob Collins
modern bromide fibre print from original negative, 1959
NPG x36011
Tony Hancock; Sid James; Duncan Wood
by Bob Collins
bromide fibre print, 1959
NPG x36042
'Carry on at Your Convenience'
by Albert Clarke
C-type colour print, 1971
NPG x34576
Sid James as Sid Marks in 'Three Hats for Lisa'
by Unknown photographer
bromide print, 1966
NPG x18731
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