Director

William Markus

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Directed movies: 9Directed series: 0All crew credits: 12

TMDB ID: 1702677

IMDb ID: nm0549031

Known for: Directing

Born: January 12, 1917

Died: October 10, 1989

Age: 72

Place of birth: Liverpool, England, UK

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1944 - 1960

Years active: 17

Wikidata: Q4356820

Also known as

William Marcus • Karl William Söderström

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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.

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