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Sid Colin

Bio: 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
Born: Tue, Aug 31 1915
Birthplace: Islington, London, England, UK

Death: Tue, Dec 12 1989
Sid Colin is 74 years old
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Movies (As Crew)

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Poster of The Boys in Blue
The Boys in Blue
Sid Colin was 67 in The Boys in Blue as 'Additional Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 20 1982
Poster of Percy's Progress
Percy's Progress
Sid Colin was 58 in Percy's Progress as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 01 1974
Poster of Up the Chastity Belt
Up the Chastity Belt
Sid Colin was 56 in Up the Chastity Belt as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 14 1972
Poster of Up the Front
Up the Front
Sid Colin was 56 in Up the Front as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Up Pompeii
Up Pompeii
Sid Colin was 55 in Up Pompeii as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 11 1971
Poster of Carry On Again Christmas
Carry On Again Christmas
Sid Colin was 55 in Carry On Again Christmas as 'Script, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 24 1970
Poster of The Frankie Howerd Show
The Frankie Howerd Show
Sid Colin was 53 in The Frankie Howerd Show as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 25 1968
Poster of Carry On Spying
Carry On Spying
Sid Colin was 48 in Carry On Spying as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1964
Poster of Tommy the Toreador
Tommy the Toreador
Sid Colin was 44 in Tommy the Toreador as 'Additional Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 21 1959
Poster of The Ugly Duckling
The Ugly Duckling
Sid Colin was 44 in The Ugly Duckling as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 09 1959
Poster of The Navy Lark
The Navy Lark
Sid Colin was 43 in The Navy Lark as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of I Only Arsked
I Only Arsked
Sid Colin was 42 in I Only Arsked as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1958
Poster of Golden Arrow
Golden Arrow
Sid Colin was 34 in Golden Arrow as 'Additional Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 1949
Poster of Starlight Serenade
Starlight Serenade
Sid Colin was 28 in Starlight Serenade as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1944

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Whoops Baghdad
Whoops Baghdad
Sid Colin was 57+ in Whoops Baghdad as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 25 1973
Poster of On the House
On the House
Sid Colin was 55+ in On the House as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1970
Poster of Up Pompeii!
Up Pompeii!
Sid Colin was 54+ in Up Pompeii! as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 30 1970
Poster of HMS Paradise
HMS Paradise
Sid Colin was 48+ in HMS Paradise as 'Producer, Writer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 1964
Poster of The Army Game
The Army Game
Sid Colin was 41+ in The Army Game as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 19 1957