| Who is it? | Director, Camera Department, Cinematographer |
| Birth Day | October 14, 1937 |
| Birth Place | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Age | 86 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 1965–2005 |
Carroll Ballard is an esteemed figure in the United States film industry, excelling in various roles such as director, camera department professional, and cinematographer. With an impressive career spanning decades, Ballard has achieved a considerable net worth. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to range between $100,000 and $1 million, a testament to his successful contributions to the world of cinema. His talent and expertise have left a lasting impact on the industry, making him a highly respected figure among his peers.
His early credits include the documentaries Beyond This Winter's Wheat (1965) and Harvest (1967), which he made for the U.S. Information Agency. The latter was nominated for an Academy Award. He directed a short subject called The Perils of Priscilla (1969), which was filmed from the point of view of a cat who escapes from home. Rodeo (1970) provided an intimate look at the 1968 National Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma City. He shot the title sequence of Coppola’s 1968 musical Finian’s Rainbow and was second unit Director on Star Wars (1977), for which he handled many of the outdoor desert scenes.
Ballard finally got the chance to make a feature film when Coppola offered him the job of directing The Black Stallion (1979), an adaptation of the children's book by Walter Farley. The film was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actor (Mickey Rooney). In 2002 the Library of Congress added it to the National Film Registry.
He then directed Never Cry Wolf (1983), based on Farley Mowat's autobiographical book of the same name, which detailed Mowat's experiences with Arctic wolves.
In the 1990s, he made two films: Wind (1992) and Fly Away Home (1996).
His most recent film is Duma (2005), about a South African boy's friendship with an orphaned cheetah.
