Albert Maysles
Directing1926Brookline, 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).
Known For
Acting History
2015
In Transit
Director
In Transit
Director of Photography
2014
Iris
Director
Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity
Director of Photography
2013
The Secret of Trees
Cinematography
The Secret of Trees
Director
2012
2011
The Love We Make
Director
The Love We Make
Director of Photography
2009
Soul Power
Director of Photography
Muhammad and Larry
Director
Muhammad and Larry
Cinematography
Muhammad and Larry
Director of Photography
South of the Border
Director of Photography
30 for 30
TVDirector
2008
Capturing Reality
as Self
Four Seasons Lodge
Director of Photography
The Gates
Director
The Gates
Director of Photography
2007
Wild Blue Yonder
as Self (Archive)
Addiction
Director
2006
The Beales of Grey Gardens
as Self
The Beales of Grey Gardens
Director
The Beales of Grey Gardens
Director of Photography
Stolen
Director of Photography
Time Piece
Director
2005
2004
Michael Moore Hates America
as Self
The Making of the Beatles First U.S. Visit
as Self - Filmmaker
The Jeff Koons Show
Director of Photography
Masada: Live at Tonic 1999
Camera Operator
Ilona, Upstairs
Camera Operator
2002
Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances
Cinematography
2001
With the Filmmaker: Wes Anderson
Camera Operator
With the Filmmaker: Wes Anderson
Director
1997
1996
Letting Go: A Hospice Journey
Director
Letting Go: A Hospice Journey
Director of Photography
When We Were Kings
Director of Photography
1995
Accent on the Offbeat
Director
1994
Umbrellas
Director
1993
Horowitz: A Reminiscence
as Self (Archive Footage)
1992
Abortion: Desperate Choices
Director of Photography
Abortion: Desperate Choices
Producer
Abortion: Desperate Choices
Director
1991
Soldiers of Music
Director
1990
Jessye Norman Sings Carmen
Director
Jessye Norman Sings Carmen
Director of Photography
Christo in Paris
Director
Christo in Paris
Cinematography
1989
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
Executive Producer
1987
Shake! Otis at Monterey
Camera Operator
Jimi Plays Monterey
Camera Operator
Horowitz Plays Mozart
Director
Islands
Director
1985
Horowitz: The Last Romantic
Director of Photography
Ozawa
Director
1980
Muhammad and Larry
Director
1977
The Grateful Dead Movie
Director of Photography
Running Fence
Director
Six American Families
TVCo-Director
1976
Grey Gardens
as Self (uncredited)
Grey Gardens
Producer
Grey Gardens
Director
Grey Gardens
Director of Photography
The Burks of Georgia
Director
1974
Christo's Valley Curtain
Director
1970
Gimme Shelter
as Self
Gimme Shelter
Director of Photography
Gimme Shelter
Director
Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!: The Rolling Stones in Concert
Director of Photography
1969
1968
Monterey Pop
Camera Operator
Experiment on 114th Street
Director
1966
Meet Marlon Brando
Director
Meet Marlon Brando
Cinematography
With Love from Truman
Producer
With Love from Truman
Director
With Love from Truman
Editor
With Love from Truman
Director of Photography
Orson Welles in Spain
Director
Orson Welles in Spain
Director of Photography
Orson Welles in Spain
Producer
Salvador Dalí's Fantastic Dream
Director
1965
1964
What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA
Director of Photography
IBM: A Self Portrait
Director
The Face on the Cover
Director of Photography
1962
Anastasia
Director
1961
On the Pole: Eddie Sachs
Cinematography
Safari Ya Gari
Producer
Safari Ya Gari
Director of Photography
Safari Ya Gari
Director
Adventures on the New Frontier
Director
1960
Primary
Camera Operator
Primary
Director of Photography
ABC Close-Up: Yanki, No!
Director of Photography
Integration Report 1
Camera Operator
1957
1955