Sidney Olcott

Sidney Olcott

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

Cast Credits

The Railroad Raiders of '62

as Captain Andrews (archive footage) (uncredited)

For Ireland's Sake

as Father Flanagan

Lady Peggy’s Escape

as Father O’Donnell

The Shaughraun

as Conn - the Shaughraun

Ireland, the Oppressed

as Father Falvey

From the Manger to the Cross

as Blind Man (uncredited)

Vagabonds

as Tom

The Fishermaid of Ballydavid

as A Fisherman / Kathleen's Fiance

The Colleen Bawn

as Danny Mann

Railroad Raiders of '62

as Capt. Andrews

The Irish Honeymoon

as Larry Malone

The Little Spreewald Maiden

as Hans - Frieda's Peasant Sweetheart

The Lad from Old Ireland

as Terry O'Connor

Crew Credits