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

The Log Drivers

Arne

Vain laulajapoikia

Dr. Kaarlo Lehmus

Rakas varkaani

William Markus (uncredited)

On lautalla pienoinen kahvila

Vuoristo 'Eräs'

All this - and Iceland too

Suomalaistyttöjä Tukholmassa

Sven

Kenraalin morsian

Olavi Naula

Filmography

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

Year	TV Show	Role