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).
Filmography
all 91
Movies 88
Director 54
self 12
Producer 5
TV Shows 3
Executive Producer
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket (2023)
Movie
Self
Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance (2016)
Movie
Director
In Transit (2015)
Movie
Director
Iris (2014)
Movie
Cinematographer
Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity (2014)
Movie
Director
The Secret of Trees (2013)
Movie
Director / Camera Intern
Making The Royal Tenenbaums (2012)
Movie
Director
The Love We Make (2011)
Movie
Self
Mario Ruspoli, Prince of the Whales (2011)
Movie
Director
Muhammad and Larry (2009)
Movie
Director
30 for 30 (2009)
TV
6
Director of Photography
South of the Border (2009)
Movie
Self
Capturing Reality (2008)
Movie
Director of Photography
Soul Power (2008)
Movie
Self
Morris Engel: The Independent (2008)
Movie
Producer
A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy (2008)
Movie
Cinematographer
Four Seasons Lodge (2008)
Movie
Director
The Gates (2008)
Movie
Himself
A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory (2007)
Movie
Director
Addiction (2007)
Movie
Self
My Nose (2007)
Movie
Director
Time Piece (2006)
Movie
Self
The Beales of Grey Gardens (2006)
Movie
Cinematographer
Gypsy Caravan: When the Road Bends (2006)
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Cinematographer
Stolen (2006)
Movie
Cinematographer
Mission of Burma: Not a Photograph - The Mission of Burma Story (2006)
Movie
Self
After Frank (2005)
Movie
Cinematographer
Pretty Things (2005)
Movie
Director
This Is an Adventure (2005)
Movie
Himself
Michael Moore Hates America (2004)
Movie
2
Camera Operator
Ilona, Upstairs (2004)
Movie
Cinematographer
In Good Conscience: Sister Jeannine Gramick's Journey of Faith (2004)
Movie
Cinematographer
The Jeff Koons Show (2004)
Movie
Cinematographer
A Dog's Life: A Dogamentary (2004)
Movie
Cinematographer
Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances (2002)
Movie
Cinematographer
Stages: Three Days in Mexico (2002)
Movie
Director / Camera Operator
With the Filmmaker: Wes Anderson (2001)
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Director
LaLee's Kin: The Legacy of Cotton (2001)
Movie
Director
Concert of Wills: Making the Getty Center (1997)
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Director
Letting Go: A Hospice Journey (1996)
Movie
Cinematographer
When We Were Kings (1996)
Movie
2
Director
Accent on the Offbeat (1995)
Movie
Director
Umbrellas (1994)
Movie
Self
Horowitz: A Reminiscence (1993)
Movie
Director
Abortion: Desperate Choices (1992)
Movie
Director
The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit (1991)
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Director
Soldiers of Music (1991)
Movie
Director
Christo in Paris (1990)
Movie
Director
Jessye Norman Sings Carmen (1990)
Movie
Director
Sports Illustrated 25th Anniversary Swimsuit Video 1989 (1989)
Movie
Director
Islands (1987)
Movie
Camera Operator
Shake! Otis at Monterey (1987)
Movie
Camera Operator
Jimi Plays Monterey (1987)
Movie
Director
Horowitz Plays Mozart (1987)
Movie
Director
Ozawa (1985)
Movie
Director
Horowitz: The Last Romantic (1985)
Movie
Director
Muhammad and Larry (1980)
Movie
Director
Running Fence (1977)
Movie
Director of Photography
The Grateful Dead (1977)
Movie
Director
Grey Gardens (1976)
Movie
Director
The Burks of Georgia (1976)
Movie
Director
Christo's Valley Curtain (1974)
Movie
Director
Gimme Shelter (1970)
Movie
Director
Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out! (1970)
Movie
Self - Interviewee
The Maysles Brothers (1969)
Movie
Director
Salesman (1969)
Movie
Camera Operator
Monterey Pop (1968)
Movie
6
Cinematographer
Journey to Jerusalem (1968)
Movie
Director
Meet Marlon Brando (1966)
Movie
Director
Salvador Dalí's Fantastic Dream (1966)
Movie
Director
Orson Welles in Spain (1966)
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Director
With Love from Truman (1966)
Movie
Director of Photography
Six in Paris (1965)
Movie
Director
Cut Piece (1965)
Movie
Director
IBM: A Self Portrait (1964)
Movie
Director
What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA (1964)
Movie
Director of Photography
The Face on the Cover (1964)
Movie
Director
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! The Beatles in New York (1964)
Movie
Director
Showman (1963)
Movie
Director
Anastasia (1962)
Movie
Director
Adventures on the New Frontier (1961)
Movie
Director / Director of Photography / Producer
Safari Ya Gari (1961)
Movie
Cinematographer
Primary (1960)
Movie
Director
ABC Close-Up! (1960)
TV
Cinematographer
Yanki No! (1960)
Movie
Camera Operator
Integration Report 1 (1960)
Movie
Producer
Opening In Moscow (1959)
Movie
Director / Director of Photography / Producer
Russian Close-Up (1957)
Movie
Director
Psychiatry in Russia (1955)
Movie
Director
Abortion: Desperate Choices
TV
Self
Ghosts of Grey Gardens
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.42
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1955
1969
1993
1976
2023
Information
Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1926-11-26
Deathday2015-03-05 (88 years old)
Birth NameAlbert Harry Maysles
Birth PlaceBoston, United States of America
SiblingsDavid Maysles
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsGuggenheim Fellowship
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