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Sidney Olcott

Sep 20, 1873 - Dec 16, 1949 (76 years old) in 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.

Known For

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From the Manger to the Cross
Blind Man (uncredited)
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The Little Gluers
Capt. Sidney Keirnan
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The Shaughraun
Conn - the Shaughraun
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The Railroad Raiders of '62
Captain Andrews (archive footage) (uncredited)
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The Little Spreewald Maiden
Hans - Frieda's Peasant Sweetheart
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The Fishermaid of Ballydavid
A Fisherman / Kathleen's Fiance
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Lady Peggy’s Escape
Father O’Donnell
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The Lad from Old Ireland
Terry O'Connor
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The Mayor from Ireland
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The Colleen Bawn
Danny Mann

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