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Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Birthdate
1917-01-12
Day of Death
1989-10-10
Place of Birth
Liverpool, England, UK
William Markus
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 (12)
⭐ 5.3
Role:
William Markus (uncredited)
Rakas varkaani
1957No Image
⭐ 0
Role:
Unknown
Matkailijan keitaita
1953
⭐ 7.2
Role:
Arne
The Log Drivers
1953
⭐ 4.5
Role:
Vuoristo 'Eräs'
On lautalla pienoinen kahvila
1952
⭐ 3.4
Role:
Sven
Suomalaistyttöjä Tukholmassa
1952
⭐ 8.0
Role:
Unknown
All this - and Iceland too
1951
⭐ 10.0
Role:
Olavi Naula
Kenraalin morsian
1951
⭐ 9.0
Role:
Dr. Kaarlo Lehmus
Vain laulajapoikia
1951
⭐ 4.6
Role:
Aarne Yli-Koskela
Hornankoski
1949
⭐ 7.0
Role:
konttoripäällikkö Kivi
Hormoonit valloillaan
1948
⭐ 8.0
Role:
Rolf Brenner
Maaret – tunturien tyttö
1947
⭐ 5.7
Role:
Esko Vuoristo