William Markus
Age: N/A | From: Liverpool, England, UK
Person Details
Birthday:
Aliases: William Marcus , Karl William Söderström
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Liverpool, England, UK
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Movie Involvements: 19
TV Involvements: 0
Most Famous Work
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.
Most Famous Work
Rakkaus kahleissa
(1955) Director
Scarlet Week
(1954) Assistant Director
The Milkmaid
(1953) Assistant Director
Miriam
(1957) Screenplay
Neiti talonmies
(1955) Screenplay
Taikayö
(1954) Director
Rakas varkaani
(1957) Director
Verta käsissämme
(1958) DirectorActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | William Markus (uncredited) | |
| 1953 | Arne | |
| 1952 | Vuoristo 'Eräs' | |
| Sven | ||
| 1951 | N/A | |
| Olavi Naula | ||
| Dr. Kaarlo Lehmus | ||
| 1949 | Aarne Yli-Koskela | |
| 1948 | konttoripäällikkö Kivi | |
| 1947 | Rolf Brenner | |
| 1944 | Esko Vuoristo | |
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
Directing
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Director | |
| 1958 | Director | |
| Director | ||
| 1957 | Director | |
| Director | ||
| 1955 | Director | |
| Director | ||
| 1954 | Director | |
| Assistant Director | ||
| 1953 | Assistant Director | |
| Assistant Director | ||
| Assistant Director | ||
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Writing
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Screenplay | |
| 1957 | Screenplay | |
| 1955 | Screenplay | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |