Sid James, born Solomon Joel Cohen on May 8, 1913, was a South African-born British actor renowned for his performances in the Carry On film series. He became a prominent figure in British comedy, captivating audiences with his distinctive voice and hearty laugh. Over his career, he appeared in numerous films and television productions, establishing himself as a beloved entertainer. His comedic talent and charisma made him an iconic part of British film history, especially during the 1960s and 1970s. He passed away on April 26, 1976.
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Meaning of the name - Sid
Wide, broad, spacious
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Sid James belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Hillbrow
Place of Death: Sunderland
Cause of Death: myocardial infarction
Occupation: television actor | film actor | stage actor | comedian | actor
Children: Reina James
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for May 8, 1913
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 8, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 8, 2026 |
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| Sun | 17 Taurus 28 | 18 Taurus 7 | 5 Virgo 43 |
| Moon | 16 Gemini 13 | 4 Aquarius 38 | 5 Leo 27 |
| Mercury | 24 Aries 23 | 11 Taurus 13 | 19 Leo 50 |
| Venus | 27 Aries 15 | 17 Gemini 36 | 26 Cancer 53 |
| Mars | 0 Aries 27 | 22 Aries 15 | 20 Gemini 7 |
| Jupiter | 17 Capricorn 31 | 20 Cancer 3 | 7 Capricorn 45 |
| Saturn | 5 Gemini 27 | 9 Aries 53 | 17 Gemini 54 |
| Uranus | 7 Aquarius 30 | 0 Gemini 43 | 4 Aquarius 21 |
| Neptune | 23 Cancer 32 | 3 Aries 29 | 27 Cancer 11 |
| Pluto | 28 Gemini 35 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 0 Cancer 56 |
| Rahu | 0 Aries 58 | 5 Pisces 24 | 24 Pisces 59 |
| Ketu | 0 Libra 58 | 5 Virgo 24 | 24 Virgo 59 |
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