Director • Born 1926

Albert Maysles

About

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

30 for 30Series • 2009 When We Were Kings poster

When We Were KingsMovie • 1996 Gimme Shelter poster

Gimme ShelterMovie • 1970 Primary poster

PrimaryMovie • 1960 South of the Border poster

South of the BorderMovie • 2009 Grey Gardens poster

Grey GardensMovie • 1976 Iris poster

IrisMovie • 2014 Salesman poster

SalesmanMovie • 1969 Monterey Pop poster

Monterey PopMovie • 1968 The Beales of Grey Gardens poster

The Beales of Grey GardensMovie • 2006 Shake! Otis at Monterey poster

Shake! Otis at MontereyMovie • 1987 The Grateful Dead Movie poster

The Grateful Dead MovieMovie • 1977 Jimi Plays Monterey poster

Jimi Plays MontereyMovie • 1987 Six in Paris poster

Six in ParisMovie • 1965