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