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.

Known For

Boogie Nights

Cameraman (uncredited)

The Marriage of Maria Braun

Counsel

Side by Side

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

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Satan’s Brew

Blood Lines: Dracula - The Man, The Myth, The Movies

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Notes on an American Film Director at Work

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Getting Made: The Making of 'GoodFellas'

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