William Markus
Director · Actor · WriterWilliam Markus, born Karl William Marcus, was a Finnish-British film director, actor, screenwriter, and producer. Born in Liverpool to a Finnish father and an English mother, he held dual citizenship in Finland and the United Kingdom. Markus began his acting career in 1944 and later transitioned into directing. He directed 13 films between 1953 and 1965, with notable works including Miriam (1957), which was entered into the 8th Berlin International Film Festival. His films often explored complex social themes, contributing significantly to Finnish cinema during his active years.
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FILMOGRAPHY
ACTOR12
Rakas varkaani
1957
William Markus (uncredited)
- Matkailijan keitaita
Matkailijan keitaita
1953
The Log Drivers
1953
Arne
Suomalaistyttöjä Tukholmassa
1952
Sven
On lautalla pienoinen kahvila
1952
Vuoristo 'Eräs'
Kenraalin morsian
1951
Olavi Naula
Vain laulajapoikia
1951
Dr. Kaarlo Lehmus
All this - and Iceland too
1951
Hornankoski
1949
Aarne Yli-Koskela
Hormoonit valloillaan
1948
konttoripäällikkö Kivi
Maaret – tunturien tyttö
1947
Rolf Brenner
Dynamiittityttö
1944
Esko Vuoristo
DIRECTOR15
- A Barrel of Amontillado
A Barrel of Amontillado
1963
Director
- The Tell-Tale Heart
The Tell-Tale Heart
1963
Director
Lumisten metsien tyttö
1960
Director
Autuas eversti
1958
Director
Verta käsissämme
1958
Director
Miriam
1957
Director
Rakas varkaani
1957
Director
Rakkaus kahleissa
1955
Director
Neiti talonmies
1955
Director
Scarlet Week
1954
Assistant Director
Taikayö
1954
Director
Varsovan laulu
1953
Assistant Director
Tyttö kuunsillalta
1953
Assistant Director
- Matkailijan keitaita
Matkailijan keitaita
1953
Director
The Milkmaid
1953
Assistant Director
