Albert Maysles
Directing · Director of Photography · Director · Producer
Born Nov 26, 1926 · Brookline, Massachusetts, USA
Active 1955–2015
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
When We Were Kings (1996) — Director of PhotographyGrey Gardens (1976) — Director of Photography · Director · ProducerGimme Shelter (1970) — Director of Photography · DirectorIris (2014) — DirectorMonterey Pop (1968) — Camera OperatorSalesman (1969) — Director · Director of Photography · Producer30 for 30 (2009) — DirectorJimi Plays Monterey (1987) — Camera OperatorShake! Otis at Monterey (1987) — Camera OperatorThe Beales of Grey Gardens (2006) — Director · Director of PhotographyThe Grateful Dead Movie (1977) — Director of PhotographyPrimary (1960) — Camera Operator · Director of PhotographySix in Paris (1965) — Director of PhotographyA President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy (2008) — Editor · CinematographyOn the Pole: Eddie Sachs (1961) — CinematographySix American Families (1977) — Co-DirectorSouth of the Border (2009) — Director of PhotographyThe Beatles: The First U.S. Visit (1991) — DirectorSoul Power (2009) — Director of PhotographyOzawa (1985) — DirectorIntegration Report 1 (1960) — Camera OperatorMeet Marlon Brando (1966) — Director · CinematographyChristo's Valley Curtain (1974) — DirectorStolen (2006) — Director of Photography