Albert Maysles

Born: 1926-11-26

Birthplace: Brookline, 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

Monterey Pop
This Is an Adventure
Gimme Shelter
When We Were Kings
The Love We Make
With the Filmmaker: Wes Anderson
Grey Gardens
Michael Moore Hates America
Six in Paris
The Grateful Dead Movie

Top Movie Credits

Monterey Pop Camera Operator
This Is an Adventure Director of Photography
Gimme Shelter Director
When We Were Kings Director of Photography
The Love We Make Director of Photography
With the Filmmaker: Wes Anderson Director
Grey Gardens Producer
Michael Moore Hates America Self
Six in Paris Director of Photography
The Grateful Dead Movie Director of Photography