Sidney Olcott

Director, Actor, Producer

September 20, 1873 — December 16, 1949 (76 years)
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

  • Little Old New York
    Little Old New York1923
  • From the Manger to the Cross
    From the Manger to the Cross1912
  • Timothy's Quest
    Timothy's Quest1922