William Markus
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- January 12, 1917
- Died
- October 10, 1989
- Birthplace
- Liverpool, England, UK
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.
Filmography
- The Tell-Tale Heart
The Tell-Tale Heart 1963
Director, Writer
- A Barrel of Amontillado
A Barrel of Amontillado 1963
Director, Writer
Lumisten metsien tyttö 1960
Director
Verta käsissämme 1958
Director
Autuas eversti 1958
Screenplay, Director
Miriam 1957
Screenplay, Director
Rakas varkaani 1957
as William Markus (uncredited), Director
Neiti talonmies 1955
Screenplay, Director
Rakkaus kahleissa 1955
Director
Taikayö 1954
Director
Scarlet Week 1954
Assistant Director
The Milkmaid 1953
Assistant Director
Tyttö kuunsillalta 1953
Assistant Director
- Matkailijan keitaita
Matkailijan keitaita 1953
Actor, Director
Varsovan laulu 1953
Assistant Director
The Log Drivers 1953
as Arne
On lautalla pienoinen kahvila 1952
as Vuoristo 'Eräs'
Suomalaistyttöjä Tukholmassa 1952
as Sven
All this - and Iceland too 1951
Actor
Kenraalin morsian 1951
as Olavi Naula
Vain laulajapoikia 1951
as Dr. Kaarlo Lehmus
Hornankoski 1949
as Aarne Yli-Koskela
Hormoonit valloillaan 1948
as konttoripäällikkö Kivi
Maaret – tunturien tyttö 1947
as Rolf Brenner
Dynamiittityttö 1944
as Esko Vuoristo
Credits from TMDB.