William Markus

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Known Credits

12

Gender

Male

Birthday

1917-01-12

Day of death

1989-10-10 (72 years old)

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.

Known For

  • Dynamiittityttö

    Dynamiittityttö

  • The Log Drivers

    The Log Drivers

  • On lautalla pienoinen kahvila

    On lautalla pienoinen kahvila

  • Hornankoski

    Hornankoski

  • Rakas varkaani

    Rakas varkaani

  • Hormoonit valloillaan

    Hormoonit valloillaan

  • Kenraalin morsian

    Kenraalin morsian

  • Vain laulajapoikia

    Vain laulajapoikia

  • All this - and Iceland too

    All this - and Iceland too

  • Maaret – tunturien tyttö

    Maaret – tunturien tyttö

  • Suomalaistyttöjä Tukholmassa

    Suomalaistyttöjä Tukholmassa

  • Matkailijan keitaita

    Matkailijan keitaita