Portrait of Sidney Olcott

Sidney Olcott

Directing

Biography

John Sidney Olcott was a Canadian-born film producer, director, actor and screenwriter. After making a number of very successful films for the Kalem studio, including "Ben Hur" (1907) with its dramatic chariot race scene, Olcott became the company's president and was rewarded with one share of its stock.

Born: September 20, 1873

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Filmography

1915
The Railroad Raiders of '62

as Captain Andrews (archive footage) (uncredited)

1914
For Ireland's Sake

as Father Flanagan

1912
Ireland, the Oppressed

as Father Falvey

1912
The Little Gluers

as Capt. Sidney Keirnan

1912
From the Manger to the Cross

as Blind Man (uncredited)

1911
The Colleen Bawn

as Danny Mann

1911
Railroad Raiders of '62

as Capt. Andrews

1910
The Little Spreewald Maiden

as Hans - Frieda's Peasant Sweetheart

1910
The Lad from Old Ireland

as Terry O'Connor

1905