- He was not in attendance when he won an Academy Award for his screenplay for "Around The World In 80 Days", but sent Hermione Gingold to collect the Oscar on his behalf. She began her acceptance speech (written by Perelman) by saying, "Mr. Perelman regrets that he cannot be here tonight for a variety of reasons, all of them spicy.".
- Brother-in-law of Nathanael West.
- Attended school in Rhode Island.
- His real given names were originally 'Simeon Joseph', though he was always known as Sidney (or Sid) to friends and family. Many sources erroneously list his given names as 'Sidney Joseph'.
- Inducted into the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame in 1976.
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