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
Cast Credits

Rakas varkaani
Character: William Markus (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1957
Matkailijan keitaita
Character:
MOVIE • 1953

The Log Drivers
Character: Arne
MOVIE • 1953

On lautalla pienoinen kahvila
Character: Vuoristo 'Eräs'
MOVIE • 1952

Suomalaistyttöjä Tukholmassa
Character: Sven
MOVIE • 1952

All this - and Iceland too
Character:
MOVIE • 1951

Kenraalin morsian
Character: Olavi Naula
MOVIE • 1951

Vain laulajapoikia
Character: Dr. Kaarlo Lehmus
MOVIE • 1951

Hornankoski
Character: Aarne Yli-Koskela
MOVIE • 1949

Hormoonit valloillaan
Character: konttoripäällikkö Kivi
MOVIE • 1948

Maaret – tunturien tyttö
Character: Rolf Brenner
MOVIE • 1947

Dynamiittityttö
Character: Esko Vuoristo
MOVIE • 1944
Crew
Crew Credits
The Tell-Tale Heart
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1963
The Tell-Tale Heart
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1963
A Barrel of Amontillado
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1963
A Barrel of Amontillado
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1963

Lumisten metsien tyttö
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1960

Verta käsissämme
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1958

Autuas eversti
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1958

Autuas eversti
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1958

Miriam
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1957

Miriam
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1957

Rakas varkaani
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1957

Neiti talonmies
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1955

Neiti talonmies
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1955

Rakkaus kahleissa
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1955

Taikayö
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1954

Scarlet Week
Role: Assistant Director
MOVIE • 1954

The Milkmaid
Role: Assistant Director
MOVIE • 1953

Tyttö kuunsillalta
Role: Assistant Director
MOVIE • 1953
Matkailijan keitaita
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1953

Varsovan laulu
Role: Assistant Director
MOVIE • 1953