William Markus
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.
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Hornankoski
as Aarne Yli-Koskela
1949
Vain laulajapoikia
as Dr. Kaarlo Lehmus
1951
Kenraalin morsian
as Olavi Naula
1951
All this - and Iceland too
1951
Suomalaistyttöjä Tukholmassa
as Sven
1952
Dynamiittityttö
as Esko Vuoristo
1944
Rakas varkaani
as William Markus (uncredited)
1957
Maaret – tunturien tyttö
as Rolf Brenner
1947
On lautalla pienoinen kahvila
as Vuoristo 'Eräs'
1952
Hormoonit valloillaan
as konttoripäällikkö Kivi
1948
The Log Drivers
as Arne
1953
