Michael Ballhaus

Michael Ballhaus

Known for

Cinematography

Born

August 5, 1935

Birthplace

Berlin, Germany

Died

April 11, 2017 (aged 81)

Biography

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.

Best known work

The Departed
The Departed
2006
GoodFellas
GoodFellas
1990
Gangs of New York
Gangs of New York
2002
Bram Stoker's Dracula
Bram Stoker's Dracula
1992
Sleepers
Sleepers
1996
Boogie Nights
Boogie Nights
1997
Wild Wild West
Wild Wild West
1999
Air Force One
Air Force One
1997
Outbreak
Outbreak
1995
After Hours
After Hours
1985

Filmography

  1. 2017

    Water and Sugar – Carlo Di Palma: The Colours of Life

    as Self

  2. 2013

    3096 Days

    Director of Photography

  3. 2012

  4. 2011

  5. 2010

  6. 2009

  7. 2009

    In Berlin

    Director, Writer, Editor

  8. 2008

  9. 2008

  10. 2008

  11. 2008

  12. 2007

    NachtlinieTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  13. 2006

    The Departed

    Director of Photography

  14. 2006

  15. 2005

  16. 2004

  17. 2003

    Something's Gotta Give

    Director of Photography

  18. 2003

    Uptown Girls

    Director of Photography

  19. 2002

    Gangs of New York

    Director of Photography

  20. 2002

  21. 2002

  22. 2000

  23. 2000

    The Legend of Bagger Vance

    Director of Photography

  24. 2000

    Gone Underground

    Director of Photography

  25. 2000

    AbendschauTV

    as self (1 episode)

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