Frederick Wiseman
Frederick Wiseman (January 1, 1930 — February 16, 2026) was an American filmmaker, documentarian, and theatre director. As a documentarian, Wiseman has been noted for his ability to capture the nuances of life in American institutions such as prisons, hospitals, welfare offices, and high schools. He started out in 1963 by producing a narrative feature, The Cool World, an examination of the lives...
Frederick Wiseman (January 1, 1930 — February 16, 2026) was an American filmmaker, documentarian, and theatre director. As a documentarian, Wiseman has been noted for his ability to capture the nuances of life in American institutions such as prisons, hospitals, welfare offices, and high schools. He started out in 1963 by producing a narrative feature, The Cool World, an examination of the lives...
Known For
Cast Credits
A Private Life
as Dr. Goldstein
Jane Austen Wrecked My Life
as Poète
Eephus
as Branch Moreland (voice)
My Sole Desire
as Le client du printemps
Other People's Children
as Dr. Wiseman
The Summer House
as CNC Commission member
Next to Last (Autumn 63)
as Edward Hopper (voice)
Aujourd'hui
as L'homme
Danger
as Peter
Crew Credits
A Couple
Director
Haiku
Director
The Last Letter
Director
Seraphita's Diary
Director
I Miss Sonia Henie
Director
The Cool World
Producer