Sidney Olcott

Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on September 20, 1873 — died December 16, 1949 (aged 76)

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.