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William Markus
Actor, Director, Writer, Additional Credits
Born January 12, 1917Died October 10, 1989 (72 years)
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.
Known For
Filmography
| 1957 | Rakas varkaani · as William Markus (uncredited) |
| 1953 | Matkailijain keitaita · as Cast |
| 1952 | On lautalla pienoinen kahvila · as Vuoristo 'eräs' |
| 1952 | Suomalaistyttöjä Tukholmassa · as Sven |
| 1951 | |
| 1951 | Kenraalin morsian · as Olavi Naula |
| 1951 | Vain laulajapoikia · as Dr. Kaarlo Lehmus |
| 1949 | Hornankoski · as Aarne Yli-Koskela |
| 1948 | Hormoonit valloillaan · as Konttoripäällikkö Kivi |
| 1947 | Maaret, Daughter of the Mountains · as Rolf Brenner |
| 1947 | Destroyed Youths · as Risto |
| 1944 | Dynamite Girl · as Esko Vuoristo |