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Sidney Olcott

Director

Sidney Olcott

Directing
1912 — 1923 · 2 films
Lived
20 September 1873 — d. 1949
From
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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.

Career Signature

How Sidney Olcott’s filmography reads.

Five of Perfery’s 75 vibes, averaged across every film they directed.