About Sidney Algier
Lived 1889 – 1945 (aged 55). Sidney Algier was an American actor, screenwriter and film director.
Sidney H. Algier (December 5, 1889 – April 24, 1945) was an American actor, film director and screenwriter. He was married to Wava Roberts.
Early life Born in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, Algier was the son of Elise and Allan Algier.
Personal life and career In March 1918, Algier married Wava Rae Foster in Santa Barbara, California.
On April 24, 1945, in Sawtelle, Los Angeles, Algier suffered a fatal heart attack at the age of 55. He was survived by his wife.
Filmography Assistant director Reclamation (1916) The Inner Struggle (1916) (as Sidney H. Algier) Dust (1916) (as Sidney H. Algier) The Twinkler (1916) (as Sidney H. Algier) Some Liar (1919) (as Sidney H. Algier) A Sporting Chance (1919/I) (as Sidney H. Algier) Six Feet Four (1919) (as Sidney H. Algier) The Week-End (1920) ... The Weekend (USA) Their Mutual Child (1920) The Thirtieth Piece of Silver (1920) The House of Toys (1920) The Blue Moon (1920) (as Sidney H. Algier) The Gamesters (1920) (as Sidney H. Algier) The Dangerous Age (1923) Why Men Leave Home (1924) Husbands and Lovers (1924) Fine Clothes (1925) Memory Lane (1926) The Gay Deceiver (1926) Lovers? (1927)
Unit manager Wallaby Jim of the Islands (1937) (as Sid Algiers)
Production manager The Hard Hombre (1931) The Local Bad Man (1932) The Gay Buckaroo (1932) Spirit of the West (1932) A Man's Land (1932) The Boiling Point (1932) The Thirteenth Guest (1932) ... a.k.a. Lady Beware A Parisian Romance (1932) Cowboy Counsellor (1932) The Intruder (1933) The Eleventh Commandment (1933) The Dude Bandit (1933) A Shriek in the Night (1933)
Actor Spider Barlow's Soft Spot (1915) (as Sid Algier) .... Spike Under Azure Skies (1916) (as Sid Algier) .... Al, ranch hand My Fighting Gentleman ... a.k.a. A Son of Battle (USA) (1917) (as Sid Algier) .... Jim A Light Woman (1920) The Dangerous Age (1923) The Wanters (1923) (uncredited) .... bit part
Director Wild Horse (1931) ... a.k.a. Silver Devil (US: reissue title)
Writer A Light Woman (1920) (scenario)
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Who was Sidney Algier?
American actor (1889-1945)
When was Sidney Algier born?
Sidney Algier was born on 5 December 1889.
When did Sidney Algier die?
Sidney Algier died on 24 April 1945.
What was Sidney Algier's occupation?
Sidney Algier was an actor, screenwriter and film director.
What nationality was Sidney Algier?
Sidney Algier was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sidney Algier. https://biography.guide/sidney-algier/
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