Michael Ballhaus
- Birthday: 8/5/1935
- Deathday: 4/11/2017
- Place of birth: Berlin, Germany
- Fame for: Camera
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.