Frederick Wiseman

Frederick Wiseman
Wiseman in June 2005
Born(1930-01-01)January 1, 1930
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedFebruary 16, 2026(2026-02-16) (aged 96)
Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
Alma materWilliams College (B.A., 1951)
Yale Law School (LL.B., 1954)
Occupations
  • Director
  • producer
Years active1963–2023
Spouse
Zipporah Batshaw
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(m. 1955; died 2021)​
Children2

Frederick Wiseman (January 1, 1930 – February 16, 2026) was an American filmmaker, documentarian, and theatrical director.

In 2016, he was a recipient of an Academy Honorary Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Wiseman died at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on February 16, 2026, at the age of 96.

References

  1. ↑ Philippe Pilard (August 26, 2012). "Frederick Wiseman, Chronicler of the Western World". La Sept/Arte. Archived from the original on May 6, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
  2. ↑ Smith, Harrison (February 16, 2026). "Frederick Wiseman, a master of immersive documentaries, dies at 96". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 16, 2026.

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