About

Known credits:
32
Birthday:
1917-01-12
Place of birth:
Liverpool, England, UK
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William Markus

Overview

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

Acting
1957 Rakas varkaani Actor William Markus (uncredited) N/A
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1953 Matkailijan keitaita Actor N/A
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1953 The Log Drivers Actor Arne N/A
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1952 On lautalla pienoinen kahvila Actor Vuoristo 'Eräs' 58
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1952 Suomalaistyttöjä Tukholmassa Actor Sven 59
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1951 All this - and Iceland too Actor N/A
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1951 Kenraalin morsian Actor Olavi Naula N/A
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1951 Vain laulajapoikia Actor Dr. Kaarlo Lehmus N/A
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1949 Hornankoski Actor Aarne Yli-Koskela 58
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1948 Hormoonit valloillaan Actor konttoripäällikkö Kivi N/A
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1947 Maaret – tunturien tyttö Actor Rolf Brenner N/A
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1944 Dynamiittityttö Actor Esko Vuoristo 59
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Directing
1963 The Tell-Tale Heart Directing Director N/A
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1963 A Barrel of Amontillado Directing Director N/A
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1960 Lumisten metsien tyttö Directing Director N/A
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1958 Verta käsissämme Directing Director N/A
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1958 Autuas eversti Directing Director N/A
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1957 Miriam Directing Director 59
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1957 Rakas varkaani Directing Director N/A
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1955 Neiti talonmies Directing Director 59
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1955 Rakkaus kahleissa Directing Director N/A
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1954 Taikayö Directing Director N/A
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1954 Scarlet Week Directing Assistant Director 59
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1953 The Milkmaid Directing Assistant Director 59
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1953 Tyttö kuunsillalta Directing Assistant Director 59
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1953 Matkailijan keitaita Directing Director N/A
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1953 Varsovan laulu Directing Assistant Director N/A
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Writing
1963 The Tell-Tale Heart Writing Writer N/A
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1963 A Barrel of Amontillado Writing Writer N/A
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1958 Autuas eversti Writing Screenplay N/A
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1957 Miriam Writing Screenplay 59
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1955 Neiti talonmies Writing Screenplay 59
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