Albert Maysles

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Albert Maysles

Directing November 26, 1926

Brookline, Massachusetts, USA

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 (19…

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When We Were Kings

When We Were Kings

7.6 1996 Movie
Grey Gardens

Grey Gardens

7.3 1976 Movie
30 for 30

30 for 30

7.5 2009 TV Show
Gimme Shelter

Gimme Shelter

7.4 1970 Movie
Iris

Iris

7.3 2014 Movie
Salesman

Salesman

7.2 1969 Movie
Monterey Pop

Monterey Pop

7.3 1968 Movie
South of the Border

South of the Border

6.1 2009 Movie
Primary

Primary

6.5 1960 Movie
Six in Paris

Six in Paris

6.6 1965 Movie
Shake! Otis at Monterey

Shake! Otis at Monterey

7.4 1987 Movie
Jimi Plays Monterey

Jimi Plays Monterey

7.5 1987 Movie

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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).

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2016
    Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance

    Movie Self

  2. 2015
    In Transit

    Movie Director

  3. 2014
    Iris

    Movie Director

  4. 2014
    Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity

    Movie Director of Photography

  5. 2013
    The Secret of Trees

    Movie Cinematography

  6. 2012
    Focus Forward: Short Films, Big Ideas

    Movie Director

  7. 2011
    The Love We Make

    Movie Director

  8. 2011
    Mario Ruspoli, Prince of the Whales

    Movie Self

  9. 2009
    Muhammad and Larry

    Movie Director

  10. 2009
    30 for 30

    TV show Director

  11. 2009
    South of the Border

    Movie Director of Photography

  12. 2009
    Soul Power

    Movie Director of Photography

  13. 2008
    Capturing Reality

    Movie Self

  14. 2008
    Morris Engel: The Independent

    Movie Self

  15. 2008
    A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy

    Movie Editor

  16. 2008
    Four Seasons Lodge

    Movie Director of Photography

More credits
  1. 2008
    The Gates

    Movie Director

  2. 2007
    Wild Blue Yonder

    Movie Self (Archive)

  3. 2007
    A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory

    Movie Self

  4. 2007
    Rufus Wainwright - Milwaukee a Last !!!

    Movie Director

  5. 2007
    Addiction

    Movie Director

  6. 2006
    Time Piece

    Movie Director

  7. 2006
    Albert Maysles: The Poetic Eye

    Movie Self

  8. 2006
    The Beales of Grey Gardens

    Movie Self

  9. 2006
    Stolen

    Movie Director of Photography

  10. 2005
    After Frank

    Movie Self

  11. 2005
    This Is an Adventure

    Movie Director

  12. 2004
    Masada: Live at Tonic 1999

    Movie Camera Operator

  13. 2004
    Michael Moore Hates America

    Movie Self

  14. 2004
    Ilona, Upstairs

    Movie Camera Operator

  15. 2004
    The Jeff Koons Show

    Movie Director of Photography

  16. 2004
    The Making of the Beatles First U.S. Visit

    Movie Self - Filmmaker

  17. 2002
    Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances

    Movie Cinematography

  18. 2001
    With the Filmmaker: Wes Anderson

    Movie Camera Operator

  19. 2001
    LaLee's Kin: The Legacy of Cotton

    Movie Director

  20. 1997
    Concert of Wills: Making the Getty Center

    Movie Director

  21. 1996
    Letting Go: A Hospice Journey

    Movie Director

  22. 1996
    When We Were Kings

    Movie Director of Photography

  23. 1995
    Accent on the Offbeat

    Movie Director

  24. 1994
    Umbrellas

    Movie Director