William Markus
Director
Biography
William 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.
Filmography
Hornankoski
as Aarne Yli-Koskela 1949
Suomalaistyttöjä Tukholmassa
as Sven 1952
On lautalla pienoinen kahvila
as Vuoristo 'Eräs' 1952
Rakas varkaani
as William Markus (uncredited) 1957
Dynamiittityttö
as Esko Vuoristo 1944
The Log Drivers
as Arne 1953
Hormoonit valloillaan
as konttoripäällikkö Kivi 1948
Kenraalin morsian
as Olavi Naula 1951
Matkailijan keitaita
1953
Vain laulajapoikia
as Dr. Kaarlo Lehmus 1951
Maaret – tunturien tyttö
as Rolf Brenner 1947