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Michael Ballhaus

Michael Ballhaus

Cinematographer. Born 5 August 1935 in Berlin, Germany. Died 11 April 2017.

CinematographerGerman
17
Titles on Fi1m
76
Average Fi1m score
1
Berlin prize1 won
Born
5 August 1935, Berlin, Germany
Died
11 April 2017
Active
1955–2006
Frequently works with
Martin Scorsese, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Barbara De Fina, Daniel Day-Lewis, Dustin Hoffman, Gail Katz, Gary Oldman, Hanna Schygulla
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Academy Awards3 nominated

  • Nominated2003Best Cinematography · Gangs of New York
  • Nominated1990Best Cinematography · The Fabulous Baker Boys
  • Nominated1988Best Cinematography · Broadcast News

Berlin International Film Festival1 won

  • Won1994Berliner Bär
Other awards3 won
  • Won2016Honorary Golden Bear: Honorary Golden Bear
  • Won2007European Film Academy Achievement in World Cinema Award: European Film Academy Achievement in World Cinema Award
  • Won2001Lucky Strike Designer Award: Lucky Strike Designer Award

Awards from Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.