David Maysles
David Maysles (born January 10, 1931 in Brookline , Massachusetts , † January 3, 1987 in New York City ) was an American cameraman and director who, along with his older brother Albert, was one of the most important actors in American documentary films.
Life
Maysles worked as a cameraman and director in the field of documentation from the early 1960s, working closely with his brother. The two founded their own production company, Maysles Films , which still exists today.
At the 1974 Academy Awards , Maysles and his brother were nominated for an Oscar in the Best Documentary Short Film category.
Maysles was married and had two children. He died of a stroke.
Filmography (selection)
- Director
- 1966: Meet Marlon Brando
- 1969: Gimme Shelter
- 1974: Christo's Valley Curtain
- 1985: Horowitz - the last romantic
- 1991: The Beatles: The First US Visit
Web links
- David Maysles in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Maysles, David |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American cameraman and director |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 10, 1931 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Brookline , Massachusetts , United States |
| DATE OF DEATH | 3rd January 1987 |
| Place of death | New York City , United States |