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