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.
Birthday: January 12, 1917
Death: October 10, 1989
February 28, 1954
September 02, 1955
October 18, 1957
September 05, 1958
February 27, 1953
October 30, 1953
June 11, 1963
October 22, 1963
April 29, 1953
August 26, 1955
November 21, 1958
December 25, 1953
June 28, 1957
November 12, 1954
January 15, 1960
June 29, 1951
August 20, 1948
October 01, 1944
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April 04, 1952
November 27, 1947
February 25, 1949
May 30, 1952
September 03, 1951
January 12, 1953