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.
Details
Born
September 20, 1873
Died
December 16, 1949
Age at Death
76
Birthplace
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Career Stats
Total Credits
113
As Actor
21
As Director
87
As Writer
4
As Producer
1
