Albert Maysles

Albert Maysles

Known For

Directing

Born

November 26, 1926

Died

March 5, 2015 (aged 88)

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).