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Sidney Olcott

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: Directing
  • Birthday: 1873-09-20
  • Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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