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
The White Black Sheep
The Smugglers
Scarlet Letter
God's Country and the Law
Madame Butterfly
From the Manger to the Cross
Evangeline
Ranson's Folly
The Daughter of MacGregor
The Amateur Gentleman
Top Movie Credits
The White Black Sheep
Director
The Smugglers
Director
Scarlet Letter
Director
God's Country and the Law
Director
Madame Butterfly
Director
From the Manger to the Cross
Director
Evangeline
Director
Ranson's Folly
Director
The Daughter of MacGregor
Director
The Amateur Gentleman
Director