Sidney Olcott - Actor Profile

Sidney Olcott

Directing
Updated: May 12, 2026
21Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 20, 1873
Birth Place: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About 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.

Sidney Olcott Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Sidney Olcott reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Sidney Olcott's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Sidney Olcott's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Ireland, the Oppressed, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Sidney Olcott Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sidney Olcott's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Sidney Olcott has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1915 Bold Emmett, Ireland's Martyr Con Daly Flop Similar →
1915 All for Old Ireland - Hit Similar →
1915 The Railroad Raiders of '62 Captain Andrews (archive footage) (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1914 The Eye of the Government The Detective Flop Similar →
1914 For Ireland's Sake Father Flanagan Flop Similar →
1913 Lady Peggy’s Escape Father O’Donnell Flop Similar →
1912 The Shaughraun Conn - the Shaughraun Hit Similar →
1912 Ireland, the Oppressed Father Falvey Super Hit Similar →
1912 The Mayor from Ireland - Flop Similar →
1912 The Little Gluers Capt. Sidney Keirnan Super Hit Similar →
1912 From the Manger to the Cross Blind Man (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1912 Vagabonds Tom Flop Similar →
1912 The O'Neill - Flop Similar →
1911 The Fishermaid of Ballydavid A Fisherman / Kathleen's Fiance Flop Similar →
1911 The Colleen Bawn Danny Mann Hit Similar →
1911 Railroad Raiders of '62 Capt. Andrews Flop Similar →
1911 The Fiddler’s Requiem Notary Hit Similar →
1911 The Irish Honeymoon Larry Malone Flop Similar →
1910 The Little Spreewald Maiden Hans - Frieda's Peasant Sweetheart Super Hit Similar →
1910 The Lad from Old Ireland Terry O'Connor Flop Similar →
1905 2 A.M. in the Subway Drunk Man Flop Similar →

Sidney Olcott - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sidney Olcott?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sidney Olcott is "Ireland, the Oppressed" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Sidney Olcott acted in?

Sidney Olcott has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sidney Olcott?

Other notable films include "The Little Gluers", "The Little Spreewald Maiden", and "The Colleen Bawn".

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