Portrait of Albert Maysles

Albert Maysles

Bio: 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)
Born: Fri, Nov 26 1926
Birthplace: Brookline, Massachusetts, USA

Death: Thu, Mar 05 2015
Albert Maysles is 88 years old
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Poster of In Transit
In Transit
Albert Maysles would have been no older than
88 in In Transit
as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Thu, Apr 16 2015
Poster of Iris
Iris
Albert Maysles was
87 in Iris
as 'Director'.
Thu, Oct 09 2014
Poster of Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity
Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity
Albert Maysles was
87 in Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Mar 08 2014
Poster of The Secret of Trees
The Secret of Trees
Albert Maysles was
86 in The Secret of Trees
as 'Director, Cinematography'.
Fri, Jan 18 2013
Poster of Focus Forward: Short Films, Big Ideas
Focus Forward: Short Films, Big Ideas
Albert Maysles was
85 in Focus Forward: Short Films, Big Ideas
as 'Director'.
Mon, Oct 01 2012
Poster of The Love We Make
The Love We Make
Albert Maysles was
84 in The Love We Make
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 10 2011
Poster of Muhammad and Larry
Muhammad and Larry
Albert Maysles was
82 in Muhammad and Larry
as 'Director, Cinematography, Director of Photography'.
Tue, Oct 27 2009
Poster of South of the Border
South of the Border
Albert Maysles was
82 in South of the Border
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Sep 07 2009
Poster of Soul Power
Soul Power
Albert Maysles was
82 in Soul Power
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jun 10 2009
Poster of A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy
A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy
Albert Maysles was
81 in A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy
as 'Cinematography, Editor'.
Sat, Apr 12 2008
Poster of Four Seasons Lodge
Four Seasons Lodge
Albert Maysles was
81 in Four Seasons Lodge
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Mar 31 2008
Poster of The Gates
The Gates
Albert Maysles was
81 in The Gates
as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Tue, Feb 26 2008
Poster of Addiction
Addiction
Albert Maysles was
80 in Addiction
as 'Director'.
Thu, Mar 15 2007
Poster of Time Piece
Time Piece
Albert Maysles was
80 in Time Piece
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 01 2006
Poster of The Beales of Grey Gardens
The Beales of Grey Gardens
Albert Maysles was
79 in The Beales of Grey Gardens
as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jul 21 2006
Poster of Stolen
Stolen
Albert Maysles was
79 in Stolen
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Apr 21 2006
Poster of This Is an Adventure
This Is an Adventure
Albert Maysles was
78 in This Is an Adventure
as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Tue, May 10 2005
Poster of Masada: Live at Tonic 1999
Masada: Live at Tonic 1999
Albert Maysles was
77 in Masada: Live at Tonic 1999
as 'Camera Operator'.
Tue, Nov 09 2004
Poster of Ilona, Upstairs
Ilona, Upstairs
Albert Maysles was
77 in Ilona, Upstairs
as 'Camera Operator'.
Wed, Sep 01 2004
Poster of The Jeff Koons Show
The Jeff Koons Show
Albert Maysles was
77 in The Jeff Koons Show
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Apr 01 2004
Poster of Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances
Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances
Albert Maysles was
76 in Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances
as 'Cinematography'.
Wed, Dec 11 2002
Poster of With the Filmmaker: Wes Anderson
With the Filmmaker: Wes Anderson
Albert Maysles was
75 in With the Filmmaker: Wes Anderson
as 'Director, Camera Operator'.
Mon, Dec 17 2001
Poster of LaLee's Kin: The Legacy of Cotton
LaLee's Kin: The Legacy of Cotton
Albert Maysles was
74 in LaLee's Kin: The Legacy of Cotton
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 19 2001
Poster of Concert of Wills: Making the Getty Center
Concert of Wills: Making the Getty Center
Albert Maysles was
71 in Concert of Wills: Making the Getty Center
as 'Director'.
Wed, Dec 17 1997
Poster of Letting Go: A Hospice Journey
Letting Go: A Hospice Journey
Albert Maysles was
69 in Letting Go: A Hospice Journey
as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Mon, Nov 11 1996
Poster of When We Were Kings
When We Were Kings
Albert Maysles was
69 in When We Were Kings
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Oct 25 1996
Poster of Accent on the Offbeat
Accent on the Offbeat
Albert Maysles was
68 in Accent on the Offbeat
as 'Director'.
Wed, May 17 1995
Poster of Umbrellas
Umbrellas
Albert Maysles was
67 in Umbrellas
as 'Director'.
Fri, Feb 18 1994
Poster of Abortion: Desperate Choices
Abortion: Desperate Choices
Albert Maysles was
65 in Abortion: Desperate Choices
as 'Director of Photography, Director, Producer'.
Tue, May 05 1992
Poster of The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit
The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit
Albert Maysles was
64 in The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 13 1991
Poster of Soldiers of Music
Soldiers of Music
Albert Maysles was
64 in Soldiers of Music
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Christo in Paris
Christo in Paris
Albert Maysles was
64 in Christo in Paris
as 'Director, Cinematography'.
Mon, Dec 31 1990
Poster of Jessye Norman Sings Carmen
Jessye Norman Sings Carmen
Albert Maysles was
63 in Jessye Norman Sings Carmen
as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jun 19 1990
Poster of James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
Albert Maysles was
62 in James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
as 'Executive Producer'.
Mon, Aug 14 1989
Poster of Islands
Islands
Albert Maysles was
60 in Islands
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 16 1987
Poster of Jimi Plays Monterey
Jimi Plays Monterey
Albert Maysles was
60 in Jimi Plays Monterey
as 'Camera Operator'.
Fri, Oct 16 1987
Poster of Shake! Otis at Monterey
Shake! Otis at Monterey
Albert Maysles was
60 in Shake! Otis at Monterey
as 'Camera Operator'.
Fri, Oct 16 1987
Poster of Horowitz Plays Mozart
Horowitz Plays Mozart
Albert Maysles was
60 in Horowitz Plays Mozart
as 'Director'.
Thu, Oct 08 1987
Poster of Ozawa
Ozawa
Albert Maysles was
58 in Ozawa
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Horowitz: The Last Romantic
Horowitz: The Last Romantic
Albert Maysles was
58 in Horowitz: The Last Romantic
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Muhammad and Larry
Muhammad and Larry
Albert Maysles was
53 in Muhammad and Larry
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of Running Fence
Running Fence
Albert Maysles was
50 in Running Fence
as 'Director'.
Sat, Oct 01 1977
Poster of The Grateful Dead
The Grateful Dead
Albert Maysles was
50 in The Grateful Dead
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jun 02 1977
Poster of Grey Gardens
Grey Gardens
Albert Maysles was
49 in Grey Gardens
as 'Director, Producer, Director of Photography'.
Thu, Feb 19 1976
Poster of The Burks of Georgia
The Burks of Georgia
Albert Maysles was
49 in The Burks of Georgia
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of Christo's Valley Curtain
Christo's Valley Curtain
Albert Maysles was
47 in Christo's Valley Curtain
as 'Director'.
Sun, Mar 10 1974
Poster of Gimme Shelter
Gimme Shelter
Albert Maysles was
44 in Gimme Shelter
as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Sun, Dec 13 1970
Poster of Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!
Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!
Albert Maysles was
43 in Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!
as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Thu, Sep 03 1970
Poster of Salesman
Salesman
Albert Maysles was
42 in Salesman
as 'Director, Director of Photography, Producer'.
Thu, Apr 17 1969
Poster of Monterey Pop
Monterey Pop
Albert Maysles was
42 in Monterey Pop
as 'Camera Operator'.
Thu, Dec 26 1968
Poster of Experiment on 114th Street
Experiment on 114th Street
Albert Maysles was
41 in Experiment on 114th Street
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Meet Marlon Brando
Meet Marlon Brando
Albert Maysles was
39 in Meet Marlon Brando
as 'Director, Cinematography'.
Fri, Sep 16 1966
Poster of Salvador Dalí's Fantastic Dream
Salvador Dalí's Fantastic Dream
Albert Maysles was
39 in Salvador Dalí's Fantastic Dream
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jul 06 1966
Poster of Orson Welles in Spain
Orson Welles in Spain
Albert Maysles was
39 in Orson Welles in Spain
as 'Director of Photography, Director, Producer'.
Wed, Jun 01 1966
Poster of With Love from Truman
With Love from Truman
Albert Maysles was
39 in With Love from Truman
as 'Producer, Director, Editor, Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of Six in Paris
Six in Paris
Albert Maysles was
38 in Six in Paris
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, May 19 1965
Poster of Cut Piece
Cut Piece
Albert Maysles was
38 in Cut Piece
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Jan 01 1965
Poster of IBM: A Self Portrait
IBM: A Self Portrait
Albert Maysles was
38 in IBM: A Self Portrait
as 'Director'.
Thu, Dec 03 1964
Poster of What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA
What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA
Albert Maysles was
37 in What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA
as 'Director of Photography, Director'.
Fri, Oct 16 1964
Poster of The Face on the Cover
The Face on the Cover
Albert Maysles was
37 in The Face on the Cover
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, May 10 1964
Poster of Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! The Beatles in New York
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! The Beatles in New York
Albert Maysles was
37 in Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! The Beatles in New York
as 'Director'.
Wed, Feb 12 1964
Poster of Showman
Showman
Albert Maysles was
36 in Showman
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 02 1963
Poster of Anastasia
Anastasia
Albert Maysles was
36 in Anastasia
as 'Director'.
Tue, Dec 04 1962
Poster of Adventures on the New Frontier
Adventures on the New Frontier
Albert Maysles was
34 in Adventures on the New Frontier
as 'Director'.
Tue, Mar 28 1961
Poster of Safari Ya Gari
Safari Ya Gari
Albert Maysles was
34 in Safari Ya Gari
as 'Producer, Director of Photography, Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 1961
Poster of Primary
Primary
Albert Maysles was
33 in Primary
as 'Camera Operator, Director of Photography'.
Tue, Nov 08 1960
Poster of Yanki No!
Yanki No!
Albert Maysles was
33 in Yanki No!
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jul 07 1960
Poster of Integration Report 1
Integration Report 1
Albert Maysles was
33 in Integration Report 1
as 'Camera Operator'.
Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of Russian Close-Up
Russian Close-Up
Albert Maysles was
30 in Russian Close-Up
as 'Producer, Director of Photography, Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of Psychiatry in Russia
Psychiatry in Russia
Albert Maysles was
28 in Psychiatry in Russia
as 'Writer, Director of Photography, Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1955

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of 30 for 30
30 for 30
Albert Maysles was
82+ in 30 for 30
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 06 2009
Poster of Six American Families
Six American Families
Albert Maysles was
50+ in Six American Families
as 'Co-Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 04 1977
Poster of ABC Close-Up!
ABC Close-Up!
Albert Maysles was
33+ in ABC Close-Up!
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 27 1960
Poster of Abortion: Desperate Choices
Abortion: Desperate Choices
Albert Maysles will be
88+ in Abortion: Desperate Choices
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Unreleased