Florian Ballhaus

Florian Marc Ballhaus (born 1965) is a German cinematographer, best known for his work in romantic comedy films and for his collaboration with director Robert Schwentke.

Early life Ballhaus was born in Baden-Baden, Germany, the son of Helga Mavia Betten and noted German cinematographer Michael Ballhaus.

At the age of 16, he moved to the U.S. with his family when his father began working on American films.

Career Ballhaus began working as a cinematographer's second assistant before becoming camera assistant, and then operator. He returned to Germany in his adulthood, debuting in episodes of the TV series Alles außer Mord.

Ballhaus then returned to the U.S., shooting episodes of Sex and the City before working on feature films.

Filmography

Film

Television Year Title Director Notes 1995-1996 Alles außer Mord Nikolai MüllerschönReinhard Münster Episodes "Tödlicher Irrtum" and "Blackout" 2003-2004 Sex and the City David FrankelAlan TaylorMichael Patrick KingWendey StanzlerJulian Farino 10 episodes 2009 Lie to Me Robert Schwentke Episode "Pilot" 2014 Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Adam Brooks Episode "Rule No. 23: Never Lie to the Kids" 2020 The Baker and the Beauty David Frankel Episode "Pilot" 2022 She-Hulk: Attorney at LawKat Coiro 6 episodes 2024 The Spiderwick Chronicles 2 episodes