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Born January 1, 1930 in Boston

Died February 16, 2026

Frederick Wiseman (January 1, 1930 – February 16, 2026) 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). 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.

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