Sidney Olcott

Actor

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.

Date of birth 1873-09-20

Place of birth Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Filmography

Little Old New York

Monsieur Beaucaire

From the Manger to the Cross

Ben Hur

Details

Role
Actor

Movies as actor
1

Date of birth
1873-09-20

Place of birth
Toronto, Ontario, Canada