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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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In Transit

Albert Maysles would have been no older than 88 in In Transit as 'Director, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 16 2015

Iris

Albert Maysles was 87 in Iris as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 2014

Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity

Albert Maysles was 87 in Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 2014

The Secret of Trees

Albert Maysles was 86 in The Secret of Trees as 'Cinematography, Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 2013

Focus Forward: Short Films, Big Ideas

Albert Maysles was 85 in Focus Forward: Short Films, Big Ideas as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 2012

The Love We Make

Albert Maysles was 84 in The Love We Make as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 2011

Muhammad and Larry

Albert Maysles was 82 in Muhammad and Larry as 'Director, Cinematography, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 27 2009

South of the Border

Albert Maysles was 82 in South of the Border as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 07 2009

Soul Power

Albert Maysles was 82 in Soul Power as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 10 2009

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 'Editor, Cinematography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 12 2008

Four Seasons Lodge

Albert Maysles was 81 in Four Seasons Lodge as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 31 2008

The Gates

Albert Maysles was 81 in The Gates as 'Director, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 26 2008

Addiction

Albert Maysles was 80 in Addiction as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 15 2007

Time Piece

Albert Maysles was 80 in Time Piece as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 2006

The Beales of Grey Gardens

Albert Maysles was 79 in The Beales of Grey Gardens as 'Director, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 21 2006

Stolen

Albert Maysles was 79 in Stolen as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 21 2006

This Is an Adventure

Albert Maysles was 78 in This Is an Adventure as 'Director, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 10 2005

Masada: Live at Tonic 1999

Albert Maysles was 77 in Masada: Live at Tonic 1999 as 'Camera Operator'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 09 2004

Ilona, Upstairs

Albert Maysles was 77 in Ilona, Upstairs as 'Camera Operator'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 2004

The Jeff Koons Show

Albert Maysles was 77 in The Jeff Koons Show as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 2004

Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances

Albert Maysles was 76 in Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances as 'Cinematography'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 11 2002

With the Filmmaker: Wes Anderson

Albert Maysles was 75 in With the Filmmaker: Wes Anderson as 'Camera Operator, Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 17 2001

LaLee's Kin: The Legacy of Cotton

Albert Maysles was 74 in LaLee's Kin: The Legacy of Cotton as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 2001

Concert of Wills: Making the Getty Center

Albert Maysles was 71 in Concert of Wills: Making the Getty Center as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1997

Letting Go: A Hospice Journey

Albert Maysles was 69 in Letting Go: A Hospice Journey as 'Director, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 11 1996

When We Were Kings

Albert Maysles was 69 in When We Were Kings as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1996

Accent on the Offbeat

Albert Maysles was 68 in Accent on the Offbeat as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 17 1995

Umbrellas

Albert Maysles was 67 in Umbrellas as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1994

Abortion: Desperate Choices

Albert Maysles was 65 in Abortion: Desperate Choices as 'Director of Photography, Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 05 1992

The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit

Albert Maysles was 64 in The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 1991

Soldiers of Music

Albert Maysles was 64 in Soldiers of Music as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991

Christo in Paris

Albert Maysles was 64 in Christo in Paris as 'Director, Cinematography'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 31 1990

Jessye Norman Sings Carmen

Albert Maysles was 63 in Jessye Norman Sings Carmen as 'Director, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 19 1990

James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

Albert Maysles was 62 in James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 14 1989

Islands

Albert Maysles was 60 in Islands as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1987

Jimi Plays Monterey

Albert Maysles was 60 in Jimi Plays Monterey as 'Camera Operator'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1987

Shake! Otis at Monterey

Albert Maysles was 60 in Shake! Otis at Monterey as 'Camera Operator'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1987

Horowitz Plays Mozart

Albert Maysles was 60 in Horowitz Plays Mozart as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 08 1987

Ozawa

Albert Maysles was 58 in Ozawa as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985

Horowitz: The Last Romantic

Albert Maysles was 58 in Horowitz: The Last Romantic as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985

Muhammad and Larry

Albert Maysles was 53 in Muhammad and Larry as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980

Running Fence

Albert Maysles was 50 in Running Fence as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1977

The Grateful Dead

Albert Maysles was 50 in The Grateful Dead as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 02 1977

Grey Gardens

Albert Maysles was 49 in Grey Gardens as 'Director of Photography, Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 19 1976

The Burks of Georgia

Albert Maysles was 49 in The Burks of Georgia as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976

Christo's Valley Curtain

Albert Maysles was 47 in Christo's Valley Curtain as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1974

Gimme Shelter

Albert Maysles was 44 in Gimme Shelter as 'Director of Photography, Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 13 1970

Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!

Albert Maysles was 43 in Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out! as 'Director, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 1970

Salesman

Albert Maysles was 42 in Salesman as 'Director, Director of Photography, Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 17 1969

Monterey Pop

Albert Maysles was 42 in Monterey Pop as 'Camera Operator'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 26 1968

Experiment on 114th Street

Albert Maysles was 41 in Experiment on 114th Street as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968

Meet Marlon Brando

Albert Maysles was 39 in Meet Marlon Brando as 'Director, Cinematography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 1966

Salvador Dalí's Fantastic Dream

Albert Maysles was 39 in Salvador Dalí's Fantastic Dream as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 06 1966

Orson Welles in Spain

Albert Maysles was 39 in Orson Welles in Spain as 'Director of Photography, Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1966

With Love from Truman

Albert Maysles was 39 in With Love from Truman as 'Producer, Editor, Director of Photography, Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966

Six in Paris

Albert Maysles was 38 in Six in Paris as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 19 1965

Cut Piece

Albert Maysles was 38 in Cut Piece as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1965

IBM: A Self Portrait

Albert Maysles was 38 in IBM: A Self Portrait as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 03 1964

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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1964

The Face on the Cover

Albert Maysles was 37 in The Face on the Cover as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 10 1964

Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! The Beatles in New York

Albert Maysles was 37 in Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! The Beatles in New York as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 12 1964

Showman

Albert Maysles was 36 in Showman as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 02 1963

Anastasia

Albert Maysles was 36 in Anastasia as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 04 1962

Adventures on the New Frontier

Albert Maysles was 34 in Adventures on the New Frontier as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 28 1961

Safari Ya Gari

Albert Maysles was 34 in Safari Ya Gari as 'Producer, Director of Photography, Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1961

Primary

Albert Maysles was 33 in Primary as 'Camera Operator, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 08 1960

Yanki No!

Albert Maysles was 33 in Yanki No! as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 07 1960

Integration Report 1

Albert Maysles was 33 in Integration Report 1 as 'Camera Operator'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1960

Russian Close-Up

Albert Maysles was 30 in Russian Close-Up as 'Producer, Director of Photography, Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1957

Psychiatry in Russia

Albert Maysles was 28 in Psychiatry in Russia as 'Director, Writer, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1955

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30 for 30

Albert Maysles was 82+ in 30 for 30 as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 06 2009

Six American Families

Albert Maysles was 50+ in Six American Families as 'Co-Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 04 1977

ABC Close-Up!

Albert Maysles was 33+ in ABC Close-Up! as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 27 1960

Abortion: Desperate Choices

Albert Maysles will be 88+ in Abortion: Desperate Choices as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
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