Sid Colin

Writer

August 31, 1915 — December 12, 1989 (74 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Up Pompeii
    Up Pompeii1971

Known For

  • Carry on Spying
    Carry on Spying1964
  • Up Pompeii
    Up Pompeii1971
  • Up the Front
    Up the Front1972
  • One Good Turn
    One Good Turn1955
  • It's Not the Size That Counts
    It's Not the Size That Counts1974
  • Up Pompeii
    Up Pompeii2 seasons
  • The Chastity Belt
    The Chastity Belt1972
  • Carry on Again Christmas
    Carry on Again Christmas1970
  • Further Up Pompeii
    Further Up Pompeii1991
  • The Gay Adventure
    The Gay Adventure1949
  • Crown Court
    Crown Court13 seasons
  • Starlight Serenade
    Starlight Serenade1944
  • Top of the Form
    Top of the Form1953

Filmography

1955

1991
Further Up Pompeii · as Creator
1983
The Boys in Blue · as Additional Material
1977
Backs To The Land · as Additional Material
1972
Love Thy Neighbour · as Written By
1959
Tommy the Toreador · as Additional Dialogue
1955
One Good Turn · as Additional Scenes
1953
Top of the Form · as Additional Dialogue
1949
The Gay Adventure · as Additional Dialogue