About

Known credits:
16
Birthday:
1915-08-31
Place of birth:
Islington, London, England, UK
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Sid Colin

Overview

Sid Colin (born Sidney Coblentz; 31 August 1915 – 12 December 1989) was an English scriptwriter, working for radio, television and cinema. He is best remembered for creating the sitcom The Army Game (1957–1959) and writing for Up Pompeii! (1969–1970), as well as films including Carry On Spying and Percy's Progress. He occasionally collaborated with regular Carry On series writer Talbot Rothwell. Earlier in his career, he was a musician and occasional lyricist.

Known for

Acting
1976 Impressions of Al Bowlly Actor Self N/A
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Writing
1974 Percy's Progress Writing Writer 58
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1972 Up the Front Writing Screenplay 58
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1972 Up the Chastity Belt Writing Writer 57
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1971 Up Pompeii Writing Screenplay 58
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1970 Carry On Again Christmas Writing Writer 58
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1968 The Frankie Howerd Show Writing Writer N/A
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1964 Carry On Spying Writing Screenplay 59
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1959 The Ugly Duckling Writing Screenplay 58
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1959 The Navy Lark Writing Writer 59
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1958 I Only Arsked Writing Writer 58
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1944 Starlight Serenade Writing Writer N/A
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Crew
1982 The Boys in Blue Crew Additional Dialogue 58
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1970 Carry On Again Christmas Crew Script 58
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1959 Tommy the Toreador Crew Additional Dialogue 58
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1949 Golden Arrow Crew Additional Dialogue N/A
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