Frederick Wiseman
American documentary filmmaker (1930-2026) · United States · On the map · Directors · Died at 96
Frederick Wiseman was an American filmmaker, documentarian, theater director, editor, and actor. His work primarily explored American institutions. His most notable documentaries include Titicut Follies (1967), Hospital (1970), Welfare (1975), and In Jackson Heights (2015).
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Something wrong?A life in dates
A Private LifeFilm, Dr. Goldstein2022
A CoupleFilm, Director, Writer2019
ThanksgivingSeries, John2017Academy Honorary AwardAward
Ex Libris: The New York Public LibraryFilm, 2017Director, Writer2016Honorary Doctorate of Pompeu Fabra UniversityAward2014
National GalleryFilm, Director, Writer2010
Boxing GymFilm, Director2005George Polk AwardAward2003Dan David PrizeAward1999
Belfast, MaineFilm, Director, Producer1997
StoryvilleSeries, Director1996
La Comédie-Française ou L'amour jouéFilm, Director, Producer1991
AspenFilm, Director, Producer1989
Near DeathFilm, Director, Producer1983
The StoreFilm, Director, Producer1975
WelfareFilm, Director, Producer1973
Juvenile CourtFilm, Director, Producer1969
High SchoolFilm, Director, Writer1964
The Cool WorldFilm, Producer1930Born1 January 1930People around Frederick
Dizzy Gillespie Frederick produced The Cool World (1964)
Virginie Efira Also in Other People's Children (2022)
Clarence Williams III Frederick produced The Cool World (1964)
Gloria Foster Frederick produced The Cool World (1964)
Billy Taylor Frederick produced The Cool World (1963)
Rebecca Zlotowski Directed Other People's Children (2022)
Antonio Fargas Frederick produced The Cool World (1964)
Catherine Samie Frederick directed The Last Letter (2002)
Val Bisoglio Frederick produced The Cool World (1964)
Mel Stewart Frederick produced The Cool World (1964)
Anne Berest Also in Other People's Children (2022)- Richard Ward Frederick produced The Cool World (1964)
Carl Lee Frederick produced The Cool World (1964)
Michel Zlotowski Also in Other People's Children (2022)
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Titicut Follies 1967
High School 1969
Other People's Children 2022
My Sole Desire 2023
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library 2017
Also in Deutsch
Filmography 40
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Television 2
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His films were noted for their dramatic structure despite appearing to eschew narrative devices and for tackling social and economic issues in the United States.
