Sidney Olcott

Sidney Olcott

Directing20th September 1873(died at 76)Toronto, Ontario, Canada87 titles

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

20th September 1873 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Died

16th December 1949

Known for

Directing

Also known as

John Sidney Allcott

Links

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Known for

From the Manger to the Cross

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All for Old Ireland

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Filmography

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