Sidney Olcott

Canadian filmmaker (1873–1949)
Person human Q543630
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Sidney Olcott

Summary

Sidney Olcott is a human[1]. Born in Toronto[2], he… he was born on September 20, 1873[3]. He died in Hollywood[4]. He died on December 16, 1949[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], stage actor[9], and film actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Sidney Olcott's place of birth was Toronto[2].
  • Sidney Olcott died in Hollywood[4].
  • Sidney Olcott was born on September 20, 1873[3].
  • Sidney Olcott was born on September 20, 1872[12].
  • Sidney Olcott was born on 1873[13].
  • Sidney Olcott was born on January 20, 1872[14].
  • Sidney Olcott was born on 1872[15].
  • Sidney Olcott died on December 16, 1949[5].
  • Sidney Olcott held citizenship in Canada[16].
  • Sidney Olcott's professions included film director[6].
  • Sidney Olcott worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Sidney Olcott's professions included film producer[8].
  • Sidney Olcott's professions included stage actor[9].
  • Sidney Olcott's professions included film actor[10].
  • Sidney Olcott is recorded as male[17].
  • Sidney Olcott's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Sidney Olcott's Commons category is recorded as Sidney Olcott[19].
  • Sidney Olcott's family name is recorded as Olcott[20].
  • Sidney Olcott's given name is recorded as John[21].
  • Sidney Olcott's given name is recorded as Sidney[22].
  • Sidney Olcott's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Sidney Olcott's Commons Creator page is recorded as Sidney Olcott[24].
  • Sidney Olcott's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'John Sidney Allcott'}[25].
  • Sidney Olcott's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Sidney Olcott[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Sidney Olcott's place of birth was Toronto[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 20, 1873[3], September 20, 1872[12], 1873[13], January 20, 1872[14], and 1872[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], stage actor[9], and film actor[10].

Death and Burial

Sidney Olcott died on December 16, 1949[5]. He passed away in Hollywood[4].

Why It Matters

Sidney Olcott ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Sidney Olcott born?

Sidney Olcott's place of birth was Toronto[2].

Where did Sidney Olcott die?

Sidney Olcott passed away in Hollywood[4].

What did Sidney Olcott do for work?

Sidney Olcott worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], stage actor[9], and film actor[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . resident register. Retrieved . sidneyolcott.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . Google Books. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . Google Books. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . books.google.com. Retrieved . books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name John, Sidney
    Family name Olcott
    Country of citizenship Canada
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