Known For
Directing
Birthday
September 20, 1873
Place of Birth
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sidney Olcott
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.
Known For - Movies
From the Manger to the Cross
as Blind Man (uncredited)
2 A.M. in the Subway
as Drunk Man
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The Mayor from Ireland
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The Shaughraun
as Conn - the Shaughraun
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The Fiddler’s Requiem
as Notary
The Little Gluers
as Capt. Sidney Keirnan
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Lady Peggy’s Escape
as Father O’Donnell
The Lad from Old Ireland
as Terry O'Connor
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The O'Neill
Ireland, the Oppressed
as Father Falvey