Frederick Wiseman
Frederick Wiseman | |
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Wiseman in June 2005 | |
| Born | January 1, 1930 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Williams College (B.A., 1951) Yale Law School (LL.B., 1954) |
| Occupation(s) | director, producer |
| Years active | 1963–present |
| Spouse |
Zipporah Batshaw
(m. 1955; died 2021) |
| Children | 2 |
Frederick Wiseman (born January 1, 1930) is an American filmmaker, documentarian, and theater director. His work is primarily about exploring American institutions. In 2017, The New York Times called him "one of the most important and original filmmakers working today".