Michael Ballhaus

Cinematographer

Michael Ballhaus

Born August 5, 1935 in Berlin, GermanyDied April 11, 201796 films

Michael Ballhaus, A.S.C. (August 5, 1935 – April 12, 2017) was a German cinematographer who collaborated with directors such as Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Martin Scorsese, Mike Nichols, James L. Brooks, and Wolfgang Petersen. He was a member of both the Academy of Arts, Berlin, and the American Society of Cinematographers.

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Filmography

96 films
  1. 20133096 DaysDirector of Photography
  2. 2006The DepartedDirector of Photography
  3. 2003Something's Gotta GiveDirector of Photography
  4. 2003Uptown GirlsDirector of Photography
  5. 2002Gangs of New YorkDirector of Photography
  6. 2000The Legend of Bagger VanceDirector of Photography
  7. 2000Gone UndergroundDirector of Photography
  8. 2000What Planet Are You From?Director of Photography
  9. 1999Wild Wild WestDirector of Photography
  10. 1998Primary ColorsDirector of Photography
  11. 1997Air Force OneDirector of Photography
  12. 1996SleepersDirector of Photography
  13. 1995OutbreakDirector of Photography
  14. 1994Quiz ShowDirector of Photography
  15. 1994I'll Do AnythingDirector of Photography
  16. 1993The Age of InnocenceDirector of Photography
  17. 1992Bram Stoker's DraculaDirector of Photography
  18. 1992The Mambo KingsDirector of Photography
  19. 1991What About Bob?Director of Photography
  20. 1991Guilty by SuspicionDirector of Photography
  21. 1990Madonna: The Immaculate CollectionDirector of Photography
  22. 1990Postcards from the EdgeDirector of Photography
  23. 1990GoodFellasDirector of Photography
  24. 1989The Fabulous Baker BoysDirector of Photography
  25. 1988Working GirlDirector of Photography
  26. 1988Dirty Rotten ScoundrelsDirector of Photography
  27. 1988The Last Temptation of ChristDirector of Photography
  28. 1988The House on Carroll StreetDirector of Photography
  29. 1988Baja OklahomaDirector of Photography
  30. 1987Broadcast NewsDirector of Photography
  31. 1987The Glass MenagerieDirector of Photography
  32. 1986The Color of MoneyDirector of Photography
  33. 1986Under the Cherry MoonDirector of Photography
  34. 1985After HoursDirector of Photography
  35. 1985Death of a SalesmanDirector of Photography
  36. 1984HeartbreakersDirector of Photography
  37. 1984Old EnoughDirector of Photography
  38. 1984The AutographDirector of Photography
  39. 1984RecklessDirector of Photography
  40. 1983Edith's DiaryDirector of Photography
  41. 1983Baby It's YouDirector of Photography
  42. 1983Sheer MadnessDirector of Photography
  43. 1982Dear Mr. WonderfulDirector of Photography
  44. 1982Der AuslöserDirector of Photography
  45. 1982The Magic MountainDirector of Photography
  46. 1981Today We're Playing BossDirector of Photography
  47. 1981MalouDirector of Photography
  48. 1981Lili MarleenAdditional Photography
  49. 1981LoopingDirector of Photography
  50. 1980The UprisingDirector of Photography
  51. 1980Big and LittleDirector of Photography
  52. 1979Trilogie des WiedersehensDirector of Photography
  53. 1979The Marriage of Maria BraunDirector of Photography
  54. 1979The First PolkaDirector of Photography
  55. 1979Bourbon Street BluesDirector of Photography
  56. 1978Venedig - Die Insel der Glückseligen am Rande des UntergangsDirector of Photography
  57. 1978Der GehilfeDirector of Photography
  58. 1978DespairDirector of Photography
  59. 1978Germany in AutumnDirector of Photography
  60. 1977The Stationmaster’s WifeDirector of Photography
  61. 1977Women in New YorkDirector of Photography
  62. 1977Curd Jürgens - Der Filmstar, der vom Theater kamDirector of Photography
  63. 1977Auf dem ChimborazoDirector of Photography
  64. 1977Adolf and MarleneDirector of Photography
  65. 1977Portrait of Valeska GertDirector of Photography
  66. 1977Chinese RouletteDirector of Photography
  67. 1976Satan’s BrewDirector of Photography
  68. 1976Dorothea MerzDirector of Photography
  69. 1976I Only Want You to Love MeDirector of Photography
  70. 1976Summer GuestsDirector of Photography
  71. 1975Cold BloodDirector of Photography
  72. 1975Mother Küsters Goes to HeavenDirector of Photography
  73. 1975Fox and His FriendsDirector of Photography
  74. 1974From the Family of ReptilesDirector of Photography
  75. 1974The IslandDirector of Photography
  76. 1974Made in Germany and USADirector of Photography
  77. 1974MarthaDirector of Photography
  78. 1973The Sinful BedDirector of Photography
  79. 1973Chetan, Indian BoyDirector of Photography
  80. 1972The Bitter Tears of Petra von KantDirector of Photography
  81. 1972Adele SpitzederDirector of Photography
  82. 1972Der HeldDirector of Photography
  83. 1971Beware of a Holy WhoreDirector of Photography
  84. 1971WhityDirector of Photography
  85. 1971Fassbinder Produces: Film No. 8Director of Photography
  86. 1971SandDirector of Photography
  87. 1970We TwoDirector of Photography
  88. 1969Der KidnapperDirector of Photography
  89. 1969Your CaressesDirector of Photography
  90. 1969Several Times DailyDirector of Photography
  91. 1968Gold für MontevasallDirector of Photography
  92. 1966AbschiedDirector of Photography
  93. 1964Das Martyrium des Peter OHeyDirector of Photography
  94. 1961Dreamland of DesireDirector of Photography
  95. 1961Die KassetteDirector of Photography
  96. 1955Lola MontèsStill Photographer