Michael Ballhaus
Birth Name:
Michael Ballhaus
Birth Place:
Berlin, Germany
Profession
Cinematographer, Actor, Producer, Director, Art department, Camera department
Fast Facts
- Became a member of the American Society of Cinematographers in 1987
- Served as the Head of the Jury at the 40th Berlin International Film Festival
- His children are assistant director Jan Sebastian Ballhaus and cinematographer Florian Ballhaus
- Ballhaus was introduced to the entertainment industry at a young age after being born to two actor parents
- Quote: "I'm always interested in trying new things, experiencing new technologies, and knowing how fast they're developing․"
- Known for his collaboration with directors Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Martin Scorsese
- Was a family friend of director Max Ophuls, who he cites as a major influence
Awards
- 1973Film Award in Gold - Best Cinematography (Beste Kamera/Bildgestaltung):Winner
- 1978Film Award in Gold - Best Cinematography (Beste Kamera/Bildgestaltung):Winner
- 1986Independent Spirit Award - Best Cinematography:Nominated
- 1986NSFC Award - Best Cinematography:Nominated
- 1988Oscar - Best Cinematography:Nominated
- 1989LAFCA Award - Best Cinematography:Winner
- 1989NYFCC Award - Best Cinematographer:Nominated
- 1990Oscar - Best Cinematography:Nominated
- 1990BSFC Award - Best Cinematography:Winner
- 1990Best Cinematography AwardNominated
- 1990LAFCA Award - Best Cinematography:Winner
- 1990NSFC Award - Best Cinematography:Winner
- 1990NYFCC Award - Best Cinematographer:Nominated
- 1991BAFTA Film Award - Best Cinematography:Nominated
- 1991CFCA Award - Best Cinematography:Nominated
- 1992ACCA - Best Cinematography:Nominated
- 1993ACCA - Best Cinematography:Nominated
- 1993Golden FrogNominated
- 1993CFCA Award - Best Cinematography:Winner
- 1993NYFCC Award - Best Cinematographer:Nominated
- 1994BAFTA Film Award - Best Cinematography:Nominated
- 1994NSFC Award - Best Cinematography:Nominated
- 2001Golden Satellite Award - Best Cinematography:Nominated
- 2001Golden Goblet - Best Technology:Winner
- 2002ACCA - Best Achievement in Cinematography:Nominated
- 2002NYFCC Award - Best Cinematographer:Nominated
- 2002Seattle Film Critics Award - Best Cinematography:Nominated
- 2003Oscar - Best Cinematography:Nominated
- 2003ASC Award - Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases:Nominated
- 2003BAFTA Film Award - Best Cinematography:Nominated
- 2003CFCA Award - Best Cinematography:Nominated
- 2003Gold Derby Film Award - Cinematography:Nominated
- 2003INOCA - Best Cinematography:Nominated
- 2003IOMA - Best Cinematography (Miglior fotografia):Nominated
- 2003OFCS Award - Best Cinematography:Nominated
- 2003Golden Satellite Award - Best Cinematography:Nominated
- 2006ACCA - Best Cinematography:Nominated
- 2006Golden Frog - Main Competition:Nominated
- 2006CFCA Award - Best Cinematography:Nominated
- 2006SLFCA Award - Best Cinematography:Nominated
- 2011Felix - Best Cinematography:Winner
- 2013Felix - Best Cinematography:Winner
- 2013Romy - Best Cinematography (Beste Kamera):Winner
- 2014Felix - Best Cinematography:Nominated