William Markus
January 12, 1917 (107 years old) in 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.
Known For
Credits
- 1957 ·Rakas varkaanias William Markus (uncredited)
- 1953 ·Matkailijan keitaitaas
- 1953 ·The Log Driversas Arne
- 1952 ·On lautalla pienoinen kahvilaas Vuoristo 'Eräs'
- 1952 ·Suomalaistyttöjä Tukholmassaas Sven
- 1951 ·All this - and Iceland tooas
- 1951 ·Kenraalin morsianas Olavi Naula
- 1951 ·Vain laulajapoikiaas Dr. Kaarlo Lehmus
- 1949 ·Hornankoskias Aarne Yli-Koskela
- 1948 ·Hormoonit valloillaanas konttoripäällikkö Kivi
- 1947 ·Maaret – tunturien tyttöas Rolf Brenner
- 1944 ·Dynamiittityttöas Esko Vuoristo