Michael Ballhaus - Actor Profile

Michael Ballhaus

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Updated: Apr 11, 2026
27Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 5, 1935
Birth Place: Berlin, Germany

About Michael Ballhaus

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.

Michael Ballhaus Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Michael Ballhaus reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Michael Ballhaus's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 30% of Michael Ballhaus's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Martin Scorsese Directs, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Michael Ballhaus Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Michael Ballhaus's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Michael Ballhaus has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2017 Water and Sugar – Carlo Di Palma: The Colours of Life Self Flop Similar →
2012 Side by Side Self Hit Similar →
2011 The Cinema and its Double: Rainer Werner Fassbinder's 'Despair' Revisited Self Hit Similar →
2010 Rainer Werner Fassbinder's World on a Wire: Looking Ahead to Today Self Average Similar →
2008 Michael Ballhaus - Eine Reise durch mein Leben Self Flop Similar →
2008 Auge in Auge - Eine deutsche Filmgeschichte Self Average Similar →
2008 Mister Karl Self Flop Similar →
2008 Notes on an American Film Director at Work Self Average Similar →
2006 Cinematographer Style Self Hit Similar →
2005 Who is Helene Schwarz? Self Flop Similar →
2004 Getting Made: The Making of 'GoodFellas' Self Flop Similar →
2002 Fassbinder in Hollywood Self Average Similar →
2002 Starbuck Holger Meins Self Flop Similar →
2000 Fassbinder's Women Self Flop Similar →
1997 Boogie Nights Cameraman (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1993 Innocence and Experience: The Making of 'The Age of Innocence' Self Average Similar →
1992 Visions of Light Self Hit Similar →
1992 I Don’t Just Want You to Love Me Self Average Similar →
1992 Blood Lines: Dracula - The Man. The Myth. The Movies. Self Average Similar →
1990 Martin Scorsese Directs Self Super Hit Similar →
1987 Filmarbeit mit Douglas Sirk Self Flop Similar →
1986 Private Conversations: On the Set of ‘Death of a Salesman’ Self - The Director of Photography Flop Similar →
1979 The Marriage of Maria Braun Counsel Hit Similar →
1978 Spiel der Verlierer Dr. Müller Flop Similar →
1978 Little Godard - Flop Similar →
1976 Satan’s Brew - Average Similar →
1974 Martha Restaurant Patron (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Michael Ballhaus - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michael Ballhaus?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael Ballhaus is "Martin Scorsese Directs" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Michael Ballhaus acted in?

Michael Ballhaus has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michael Ballhaus?

Other notable films include "Boogie Nights", "The Marriage of Maria Braun", and "Side by Side".

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