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

From the Manger to the Cross

as Blind Man (uncredited)

The Lad from Old Ireland

as Terry O'Connor

2 A.M. in the Subway

as Drunk Man

The Colleen Bawn

as Danny Mann

Railroad Raiders of '62

as Capt. Andrews

For Ireland's Sake

as Father Flanagan

Bold Emmett, Ireland's Martyr

as Con Daly

The Little Gluers

as Capt. Sidney Keirnan

Ireland, the Oppressed

as Father Falvey

The Shaughraun

as Conn - the Shaughraun