Albert Maysles

Known for

Directing

Born

November 26, 1926

Birthplace

Brookline, Massachusetts, USA

Died

March 5, 2015 (aged 88)

Biography

Albert Maysles (with his brother David) was an American documentary filmmaker known for his work in the "Direct Cinema" style. Their best-known films together include Salesman (1969), Gimme Shelter (1970) and Grey Gardens (1975).

Best known work

When We Were Kings

1996

Grey Gardens

1976

Gimme Shelter

1970

Iris

2014

Salesman

1969

Monterey Pop

1968

30 for 30

2009

South of the Border

2009

Primary

1960

Six in Paris

1965

Filmography

2016
Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance
as Self
2015
In Transit
Director, Director of Photography
2014
Iris
Director
2014
Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity
Director of Photography
2013
The Secret of Trees
Cinematography, Director
2012
Focus Forward: Short Films, Big Ideas
Director
2011
The Love We Make
Director, Director of Photography
2011
Mario Ruspoli, Prince of the Whales
as Self
2009
Muhammad and Larry
Director, Cinematography, Director of Photography
2009
30 for 30TV
Director
2009
South of the Border
Director of Photography
2009
Soul Power
Director of Photography
2008
Capturing Reality
as Self
2008
Morris Engel: The Independent
as Self
2008
A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy
Editor, Cinematography
2008
Four Seasons Lodge
Director of Photography
2008
The Gates
Director, Director of Photography
2007
Wild Blue Yonder
as Self (Archive)
2007
A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory
as Self
2007
Rufus Wainwright - Milwaukee a Last !!!
Director
2007
Addiction
Director
2006
Time Piece
Director
2006
Albert Maysles: The Poetic Eye
as Self
2006
The Beales of Grey Gardens
as Self, Director, Director of Photography
2006
Stolen
Director of Photography