Portrait of Lucien Ballard

Lucien Ballard

Bio: Lucien Ballard, the cinematographer best known for his collaboration with directors Sam Peckinpah and Josef von Sternberg, was born in Miami, Oklahoma. Ballard became a wanderer after dropping out of the Ivy League University of Pennsylvania and the University of Oklahoma, journeying to China in search of opportunity
Born: Wed, May 06 1908
Birthplace: Miami, Oklahoma, USA

Death: Sat, Oct 01 1988
Lucien Ballard is 80 years old
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Poster of My Kingdom For...
My Kingdom For...
Lucien Ballard was 76 in My Kingdom For... as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Rabbit Test
Rabbit Test
Lucien Ballard was 69 in Rabbit Test as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 09 1978
Poster of From Noon Till Three
From Noon Till Three
Lucien Ballard was 68 in From Noon Till Three as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1976
Poster of Drum
Drum
Lucien Ballard was 68 in Drum as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 1976
Poster of St. Ives
St. Ives
Lucien Ballard was 67 in St. Ives as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 24 1976
Poster of Breakheart Pass
Breakheart Pass
Lucien Ballard was 67 in Breakheart Pass as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 09 1975
Poster of Chat en poche
Chat en poche
Lucien Ballard was 67 in Chat en poche as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1975
Poster of Breakout
Breakout
Lucien Ballard was 67 in Breakout as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 21 1975
Poster of The Three Stooges Follies
The Three Stooges Follies
Lucien Ballard was 66 in The Three Stooges Follies as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1974
Poster of Three the Hard Way
Three the Hard Way
Lucien Ballard was 66 in Three the Hard Way as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 26 1974
Poster of Thomasine & Bushrod
Thomasine & Bushrod
Lucien Ballard was 65 in Thomasine & Bushrod as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 1974
Poster of Lady Ice
Lady Ice
Lucien Ballard was 65 in Lady Ice as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 1973
Poster of The Getaway
The Getaway
Lucien Ballard was 64 in The Getaway as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 13 1972
Poster of Arruza
Arruza
Lucien Ballard was 64 in Arruza as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 23 1972
Poster of Junior Bonner
Junior Bonner
Lucien Ballard was 64 in Junior Bonner as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 02 1972
Poster of What's the Matter with Helen?
What's the Matter with Helen?
Lucien Ballard was 63 in What's the Matter with Helen? as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 30 1971
Poster of Elvis: That's the Way It Is
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
Lucien Ballard was 62 in Elvis: That's the Way It Is as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 11 1970
Poster of The Hawaiians
The Hawaiians
Lucien Ballard was 62 in The Hawaiians as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 17 1970
Poster of Frédéric
Frédéric
Lucien Ballard was 61 in Frédéric as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 19 1970
Poster of The Ballad of Cable Hogue
The Ballad of Cable Hogue
Lucien Ballard was 61 in The Ballad of Cable Hogue as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 18 1970
Poster of A Time for Dying
A Time for Dying
Lucien Ballard was 61 in A Time for Dying as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 15 1969
Poster of The Wild Bunch
The Wild Bunch
Lucien Ballard was 61 in The Wild Bunch as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 19 1969
Poster of True Grit
True Grit
Lucien Ballard was 61 in True Grit as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 11 1969
Poster of La Perruche et le Poulet
La Perruche et le Poulet
Lucien Ballard was 61 in La Perruche et le Poulet as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 07 1969
Poster of How Sweet It Is!
How Sweet It Is!
Lucien Ballard was 60 in How Sweet It Is! as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 21 1968
Poster of The Party
The Party
Lucien Ballard was 59 in The Party as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 04 1968
Poster of Will Penny
Will Penny
Lucien Ballard was 59 in Will Penny as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 19 1967
Poster of Hour of the Gun
Hour of the Gun
Lucien Ballard was 59 in Hour of the Gun as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1967
Poster of Noon Wine
Noon Wine
Lucien Ballard was 58 in Noon Wine as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1966
Poster of J'y suis, j'y reste
J'y suis, j'y reste
Lucien Ballard was 58 in J'y suis, j'y reste as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 21 1966
Poster of Nevada Smith
Nevada Smith
Lucien Ballard was 58 in Nevada Smith as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1966
Poster of An Eye for an Eye
An Eye for an Eye
Lucien Ballard was 58 in An Eye for an Eye as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1966
Poster of Boeing, Boeing
Boeing, Boeing
Lucien Ballard was 57 in Boeing, Boeing as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1965
Poster of The Sons of Katie Elder
The Sons of Katie Elder
Lucien Ballard was 57 in The Sons of Katie Elder as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1965
Poster of Dear Brigitte
Dear Brigitte
Lucien Ballard was 56 in Dear Brigitte as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 08 1965
Poster of Roustabout
Roustabout
Lucien Ballard was 56 in Roustabout as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 11 1964
Poster of The New Interns
The New Interns
Lucien Ballard was 56 in The New Interns as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1964
Poster of Take Her, She's Mine
Take Her, She's Mine
Lucien Ballard was 55 in Take Her, She's Mine as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 1963
Poster of Wall of Noise
Wall of Noise
Lucien Ballard was 55 in Wall of Noise as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 04 1963
Poster of The Caretakers
The Caretakers
Lucien Ballard was 55 in The Caretakers as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 21 1963
Poster of Ride the High Country
Ride the High Country
Lucien Ballard was 54 in Ride the High Country as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 20 1962
Poster of Susan Slade
Susan Slade
Lucien Ballard was 53 in Susan Slade as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 08 1961
Poster of Ricochet
Ricochet
Lucien Ballard was 53 in Ricochet as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 03 1961
Poster of Marines, Let's Go
Marines, Let's Go
Lucien Ballard was 53 in Marines, Let's Go as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 15 1961
Poster of The Parent Trap
The Parent Trap
Lucien Ballard was 53 in The Parent Trap as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 13 1961
Poster of Desire in the Dust
Desire in the Dust
Lucien Ballard was 52 in Desire in the Dust as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 10 1960
Poster of Pay or Die!
Pay or Die!
Lucien Ballard was 52 in Pay or Die! as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 27 1960
Poster of The Bramble Bush
The Bramble Bush
Lucien Ballard was 51 in The Bramble Bush as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 24 1960
Poster of The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond
The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond
Lucien Ballard was 51 in The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 03 1960
Poster of Al Capone
Al Capone
Lucien Ballard was 50 in Al Capone as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 25 1959
Poster of City of Fear
City of Fear
Lucien Ballard was 50 in City of Fear as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1959
Poster of Murder by Contract
Murder by Contract
Lucien Ballard was 50 in Murder by Contract as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 18 1958
Poster of Anna Lucasta
Anna Lucasta
Lucien Ballard was 50 in Anna Lucasta as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1958
Poster of Buchanan Rides Alone
Buchanan Rides Alone
Lucien Ballard was 50 in Buchanan Rides Alone as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1958
Poster of I Married a Woman
I Married a Woman
Lucien Ballard was 49 in I Married a Woman as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1958
Poster of Band of Angels
Band of Angels
Lucien Ballard was 49 in Band of Angels as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 03 1957
Poster of The Unholy Wife
The Unholy Wife
Lucien Ballard was 49 in The Unholy Wife as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 24 1957
Poster of The King and Four Queens
The King and Four Queens
Lucien Ballard was 48 in The King and Four Queens as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1956
Poster of The Killing
The Killing
Lucien Ballard was 48 in The Killing as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 06 1956
Poster of The Proud Ones
The Proud Ones
Lucien Ballard was 48 in The Proud Ones as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 15 1956
Poster of A Kiss Before Dying
A Kiss Before Dying
Lucien Ballard was 47 in A Kiss Before Dying as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 1956
Poster of The Killer Is Loose
The Killer Is Loose
Lucien Ballard was 47 in The Killer Is Loose as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1956
Poster of Seven Cities of Gold
Seven Cities of Gold
Lucien Ballard was 47 in Seven Cities of Gold as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 1955
Poster of The Magnificent Matador
The Magnificent Matador
Lucien Ballard was 47 in The Magnificent Matador as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 24 1955
Poster of White Feather
White Feather
Lucien Ballard was 46 in White Feather as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 16 1955
Poster of The Raid
The Raid
Lucien Ballard was 46 in The Raid as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 04 1954
Poster of Prince Valiant
Prince Valiant
Lucien Ballard was 45 in Prince Valiant as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 05 1954
Poster of New Faces
New Faces
Lucien Ballard was 45 in New Faces as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 1954
Poster of Inferno
Inferno
Lucien Ballard was 45 in Inferno as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 12 1953
Poster of The Desert Rats
The Desert Rats
Lucien Ballard was 45 in The Desert Rats as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 20 1953
Poster of The Glory Brigade
The Glory Brigade
Lucien Ballard was 45 in The Glory Brigade as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 20 1953
Poster of Night Without Sleep
Night Without Sleep
Lucien Ballard was 44 in Night Without Sleep as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1952
Poster of Don't Bother to Knock
Don't Bother to Knock
Lucien Ballard was 44 in Don't Bother to Knock as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 18 1952
Poster of Diplomatic Courier
Diplomatic Courier
Lucien Ballard was 44 in Diplomatic Courier as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1952
Poster of Return of the Texan
Return of the Texan
Lucien Ballard was 43 in Return of the Texan as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 13 1952
Poster of Fixed Bayonets!
Fixed Bayonets!
Lucien Ballard was 43 in Fixed Bayonets! as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 1951
Poster of Let's Make It Legal
Let's Make It Legal
Lucien Ballard was 43 in Let's Make It Legal as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 1951
Poster of The House on Telegraph Hill
The House on Telegraph Hill
Lucien Ballard was 43 in The House on Telegraph Hill as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 12 1951
Poster of Berlin Express
Berlin Express
Lucien Ballard was 39 in Berlin Express as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1948
Poster of Night Song
Night Song
Lucien Ballard was 39 in Night Song as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 20 1948
Poster of Temptation
Temptation
Lucien Ballard was 38 in Temptation as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 02 1946
Poster of This Love of Ours
This Love of Ours
Lucien Ballard was 37 in This Love of Ours as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1945
Poster of The Lodger
The Lodger
Lucien Ballard was 35 in The Lodger as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 19 1944
Poster of Holy Matrimony
Holy Matrimony
Lucien Ballard was 35 in Holy Matrimony as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 24 1943
Poster of Bomber's Moon
Bomber's Moon
Lucien Ballard was 35 in Bomber's Moon as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 05 1943
Poster of Tonight We Raid Calais
Tonight We Raid Calais
Lucien Ballard was 34 in Tonight We Raid Calais as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1943
Poster of The Outlaw
The Outlaw
Lucien Ballard was 34 in The Outlaw as 'Additional Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1943
Poster of The Undying Monster
The Undying Monster
Lucien Ballard was 34 in The Undying Monster as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 1942
Poster of Orchestra Wives
Orchestra Wives
Lucien Ballard was 34 in Orchestra Wives as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1942
Poster of Moontide
Moontide
Lucien Ballard was 34 in Moontide as 'Additional Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 29 1942
Poster of Wild Geese Calling
Wild Geese Calling
Lucien Ballard was 33 in Wild Geese Calling as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1941
Poster of The Villain Still Pursued Her
The Villain Still Pursued Her
Lucien Ballard was 32 in The Villain Still Pursued Her as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1940
Poster of No Census, No Feeling
No Census, No Feeling
Lucien Ballard was 32 in No Census, No Feeling as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1940
Poster of Yes, We Have No Bonanza
Yes, We Have No Bonanza
Lucien Ballard was 31 in Yes, We Have No Bonanza as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 1939
Poster of Blind Alley
Blind Alley
Lucien Ballard was 31 in Blind Alley as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1939
Poster of Outside These Walls
Outside These Walls
Lucien Ballard was 30 in Outside These Walls as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 04 1939
Poster of A Ducking They Did Go
A Ducking They Did Go
Lucien Ballard was 30 in A Ducking They Did Go as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 1939
Poster of Let Us Live
Let Us Live
Lucien Ballard was 30 in Let Us Live as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 29 1939
Poster of Three Little Sew and Sews
Three Little Sew and Sews
Lucien Ballard was 30 in Three Little Sew and Sews as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 06 1939
Poster of Flat Foot Stooges
Flat Foot Stooges
Lucien Ballard was 30 in Flat Foot Stooges as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 05 1938
Poster of Violent Is the Word for Curly
Violent Is the Word for Curly
Lucien Ballard was 30 in Violent Is the Word for Curly as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 02 1938
Poster of Halfway to Hollywood
Halfway to Hollywood
Lucien Ballard was 30 in Halfway to Hollywood as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1938
Poster of Highway Patrol
Highway Patrol
Lucien Ballard was 30 in Highway Patrol as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 27 1938
Poster of Penitentiary
Penitentiary
Lucien Ballard was 29 in Penitentiary as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 05 1938
Poster of Man Bites Lovebug
Man Bites Lovebug
Lucien Ballard was 29 in Man Bites Lovebug as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1937
Poster of The Shadow
The Shadow
Lucien Ballard was 29 in The Shadow as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1937
Poster of Life Begins with Love
Life Begins with Love
Lucien Ballard was 29 in Life Begins with Love as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 06 1937
Poster of Cash and Carry
Cash and Carry
Lucien Ballard was 29 in Cash and Carry as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 1937
Poster of From Bad to Worse
From Bad to Worse
Lucien Ballard was 29 in From Bad to Worse as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1937
Poster of Devil's Playground
Devil's Playground
Lucien Ballard was 28 in Devil's Playground as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 24 1937
Poster of Craig's Wife
Craig's Wife
Lucien Ballard was 28 in Craig's Wife as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 1936
Poster of The Final Hour
The Final Hour
Lucien Ballard was 28 in The Final Hour as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 07 1936
Poster of The King Steps Out
The King Steps Out
Lucien Ballard was 28 in The King Steps Out as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 27 1936
Poster of Crime and Punishment
Crime and Punishment
Lucien Ballard was 27 in Crime and Punishment as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1935
Poster of The Devil Is a Woman
The Devil Is a Woman
Lucien Ballard was 26 in The Devil Is a Woman as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 1935
Poster of Blonde Venus
Blonde Venus
Lucien Ballard was 24 in Blonde Venus as 'Assistant Camera'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 1932
Poster of Love Me Tonight
Love Me Tonight
Lucien Ballard was 24 in Love Me Tonight as 'First Assistant Camera'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 18 1932
Poster of This Is the Night
This Is the Night
Lucien Ballard was 23 in This Is the Night as 'Assistant Camera'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 1932
Poster of One Hour with You
One Hour with You
Lucien Ballard was 23 in One Hour with You as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 23 1932
Poster of The Beloved Bachelor
The Beloved Bachelor
Lucien Ballard was 23 in The Beloved Bachelor as 'Camera Technician'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1931
Poster of Morocco
Morocco
Lucien Ballard was 22 in Morocco as 'Director of Photography, Assistant Camera'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 1930

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of At Theatre Tonight
At Theatre Tonight
Lucien Ballard was 58+ in At Theatre Tonight as 'Director of Photography, Cinematography'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 21 1966
Poster of The Westerner
The Westerner
Lucien Ballard was 52+ in The Westerner as 'Director of Photography'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 30 1960
Poster of Law of the Plainsman
Law of the Plainsman
Lucien Ballard was 51+ in Law of the Plainsman as 'Director of Photography'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 01 1959
Poster of Black Saddle
Black Saddle
Lucien Ballard was 50+ in Black Saddle as 'Director of Photography'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 10 1959