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Michael Ballhaus | |
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 Ballhaus in 2007 | |
| Born | 5 August 1935 |
| Died | 12 April 2017 (aged 81) Berlin, Germany |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Years active | 1959–2013 |
| Organization | American Society of Cinematographers |
| Known for | Broadcast News Goodfellas The Age of Innocence The Departed |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 2, including Florian Ballhaus |
| Parent(s) | Oskar Ballhaus Lena Hutter |
| Relatives | Carl Balhaus (uncle) |
Michael Ballhaus, A.S.C. (5 August 1935 – 12 April 2017) was a German cinematographer. He is known for his work with directors including 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.