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

From the Manger to the Cross

Blind Man (uncredited)

The Fiddler’s Requiem

Notary

Lady Peggy’s Escape

Father O’Donnell

Blazing the Trail: The O'Kalems in Ireland

Bold Emmett, Ireland's Martyr

Con Daly

The Little Spreewald Maiden

Hans - Frieda's Peasant Sweetheart

The Fishermaid of Ballydavid

A Fisherman / Kathleen's Fiance

The Railroad Raiders of '62

Captain Andrews (archive footage) (uncredited)