Directing

Albert Maysles

Born 1926-11-26 · Brookline, Massachusetts, USA

Died 2015-03-05

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).

Credits

Newest first

Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance
as Self
2016
In Transit
Director
2015
In Transit
Director of Photography
2015
Iris
Director
2014
Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity
Director of Photography
2014
The Secret of Trees
Director
2013
The Secret of Trees
Cinematography
2013
Focus Forward: Short Films, Big Ideas
Director
2012
The Love We Make
Director
2011
The Love We Make
Director of Photography
2011
Mario Ruspoli, Prince of the Whales
as Self
2011
Muhammad and Larry
Director
2009
Muhammad and Larry
Cinematography
2009
Muhammad and Larry
Director of Photography
2009
30 for 30
Director
2009
South of the Border
Director of Photography
2009
Soul Power
Director of Photography
2009
Capturing Reality
as Self
2008
Morris Engel: The Independent
as Self
2008
A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy
Cinematography
2008
A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy
Editor
2008
Four Seasons Lodge
Director of Photography
2008
The Gates
Director
2008
The Gates
Director of Photography
2008
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
2007
Time Piece
Director
2006
Albert Maysles: The Poetic Eye
as Self
2006
The Beales of Grey Gardens
as Self
2006
The Beales of Grey Gardens
Director
2006
The Beales of Grey Gardens
Director of Photography
2006
Stolen
Director of Photography
2006
After Frank
as Self
2005
This Is an Adventure
Director
2005
This Is an Adventure
Director of Photography
2005
Masada: Live at Tonic 1999
Camera Operator
2004
Michael Moore Hates America
as Self
2004
Ilona, Upstairs
Camera Operator
2004
The Jeff Koons Show
Director of Photography
2004
The Making of the Beatles First U.S. Visit
as Self - Filmmaker
2004
Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances
Cinematography
2002
With the Filmmaker: Wes Anderson
Director
2001
With the Filmmaker: Wes Anderson
Camera Operator
2001
LaLee's Kin: The Legacy of Cotton
Director
2001
Concert of Wills: Making the Getty Center
Director
1997
Letting Go: A Hospice Journey
Director
1996
Letting Go: A Hospice Journey
Director of Photography
1996
When We Were Kings
Director of Photography
1996
Accent on the Offbeat
Director
1995
Umbrellas
Director
1994
Horowitz: A Reminiscence
as Self (Archive Footage)
1993
Abortion: Desperate Choices
Director of Photography
1992
Abortion: Desperate Choices
Director
1992
Abortion: Desperate Choices
Producer
1992
The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit
Director
1991
Soldiers of Music
Director
1991
Christo in Paris
Director
1990
Christo in Paris
Cinematography
1990
Jessye Norman Sings Carmen
Director
1990
Jessye Norman Sings Carmen
Director of Photography
1990
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
Executive Producer
1989
Islands
Director
1987
Jimi Plays Monterey
Camera Operator
1987
Shake! Otis at Monterey
Camera Operator
1987
Horowitz Plays Mozart
Director
1987
Horowitz: The Last Romantic
Director of Photography
1985
Ozawa
Director
1985
Muhammad and Larry
Director
1980
Running Fence
Director
1977
The Grateful Dead Movie
Director of Photography
1977
Six American Families
Co-Director
1977
Grey Gardens
as Self (uncredited)
1976
Grey Gardens
Director
1976
Grey Gardens
Producer
1976
Grey Gardens
Director of Photography
1976
The Burks of Georgia
Director
1976
Christo's Valley Curtain
Director
1974
Gimme Shelter
as Self
1970