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Albert Maysles

Directing
88 years oldBrookline, Massachusetts, USA

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).

Personal Details

Born
November 26, 1926 - March 5, 2015 (age 88)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Brookline, Massachusetts, USA
Known For
Directing

Also Known As

알버트 메이즐스
알버트 메이슬리스

Movies (49)

Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance
8.0

Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance

as Self

2016

In Transit
5.7

In Transit

Director (Directing)

2015

Iris
7.3

Iris

Director (Directing)

2014

Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity
5.2

Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity

Director of Photography (Camera)

2014

The Secret of Trees
5.0

The Secret of Trees

Cinematography (Crew)

2013

Focus Forward: Short Films, Big Ideas

Focus Forward: Short Films, Big Ideas

Director (Directing)

2012

The Love We Make
7.2

The Love We Make

Director (Directing)

2011

Mario Ruspoli, Prince of the Whales

Mario Ruspoli, Prince of the Whales

as Self

2011

Muhammad and Larry
6.5

Muhammad and Larry

Director (Directing)

2009

South of the Border
5.9

South of the Border

Director of Photography (Camera)

2009

Soul Power
6.4

Soul Power

Director of Photography (Camera)

2009

Capturing Reality
6.1

Capturing Reality

as Self

2008

Morris Engel: The Independent

Morris Engel: The Independent

as Self

2008

A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy
10.0

A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy

Cinematography (Crew)

2008

Four Seasons Lodge
8.0

Four Seasons Lodge

Director of Photography (Camera)

2008

The Gates
5.9

The Gates

Director (Directing)

2008

Wild Blue Yonder

Wild Blue Yonder

as Self (Archive)

2007

A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory
5.8

A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory

as Self

2007

Rufus Wainwright - Milwaukee a Last !!!

Rufus Wainwright - Milwaukee a Last !!!

Director (Directing)

2007

Addiction
5.3

Addiction

Director (Directing)

2007

Time Piece

Time Piece

Director (Directing)

2006

Albert Maysles: The Poetic Eye

Albert Maysles: The Poetic Eye

as Self

2006

The Beales of Grey Gardens
7.3

The Beales of Grey Gardens

as Self

2006

Stolen
7.4

Stolen

Director of Photography (Camera)

2006

After Frank

After Frank

as Self

2005

This Is an Adventure
6.5

This Is an Adventure

Director (Directing)

2005

Masada: Live at Tonic 1999

Masada: Live at Tonic 1999

Camera Operator (Camera)

2004

Michael Moore Hates America
4.7

Michael Moore Hates America

as Self

2004

Ilona, Upstairs

Ilona, Upstairs

Camera Operator (Camera)

2004

The Jeff Koons Show
1.0

The Jeff Koons Show

Director of Photography (Camera)

2004

The Making of the Beatles First U.S. Visit

The Making of the Beatles First U.S. Visit

as Self - Filmmaker

2004

Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances
7.5

Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances

Cinematography (Crew)

2002

With the Filmmaker: Wes Anderson
5.0

With the Filmmaker: Wes Anderson

Director (Directing)

2001

LaLee's Kin: The Legacy of Cotton
6.0

LaLee's Kin: The Legacy of Cotton

Director (Directing)

2001

Concert of Wills: Making the Getty Center

Concert of Wills: Making the Getty Center

Director (Directing)

1997

Letting Go: A Hospice Journey

Letting Go: A Hospice Journey

Director (Directing)

1996

When We Were Kings
7.5

When We Were Kings

Director of Photography (Camera)

1996

Accent on the Offbeat

Accent on the Offbeat

Director (Directing)

1995

Umbrellas

Umbrellas

Director (Directing)

1994

Horowitz: A Reminiscence
7.0

Horowitz: A Reminiscence

as Self (Archive Footage)

1993

Abortion: Desperate Choices
4.5

Abortion: Desperate Choices

Director of Photography (Camera)

1992

The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit
7.7

The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit

Director (Directing)

1991

Soldiers of Music

Soldiers of Music

Director (Directing)

1991

Christo in Paris
6.3

Christo in Paris

Director (Directing)

1990

Jessye Norman Sings Carmen

Jessye Norman Sings Carmen

Director (Directing)

1990

James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
1.3

James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

Executive Producer (Production)

1989

Islands
6.5

Islands

Director (Directing)

1987

Jimi Plays Monterey
7.4

Jimi Plays Monterey

Camera Operator (Camera)

1987

Shake! Otis at Monterey
7.2

Shake! Otis at Monterey

Camera Operator (Camera)

1987

TV Shows (1)