Sidney Olcott
Born: 1873-09-20
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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
Ben Hur
From the Manger to the Cross
Timothy's Quest
Monsieur Beaucaire
The Moth and the Flame
Madame Butterfly
The White Black Sheep
The Humming Bird
Marriage for Convenience
Evangeline
Top Movie Credits
Ben Hur
Director
From the Manger to the Cross
Director
Timothy's Quest
Director
Monsieur Beaucaire
Director
The Moth and the Flame
Director
Madame Butterfly
Director
The White Black Sheep
Director
The Humming Bird
Director
Marriage for Convenience
Director
Evangeline
Director