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: Writer
MOVIE • 1963
A Barrel of Amontillado
Role: Director
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