Allen Daviau
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Allen Daviau (June 14, 1942 – April 15, 2020) was an American cinematographer known for his collaborations with Steven Spielberg work on E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), The Color Purple (1985), and Empire of the Sun (1987). He received five Academy Award nominations and two British Academy Film Award nominations, with one win. In addition to his work in film, Daviau served as Cinematographer-in-Residence at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Born: June 14, 1942 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Filmography (26)
No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
2009
Actor
Cinematographer Style
2006
Actor
Van Helsing
2004
Director of Photography
The Tigger Movie
2000
Director of Photography
The Astronaut's Wife
1999
Director of Photography
Frank Capra's American Dream
1997
Actor
The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
1996
Actor
Alien Autopsy: (Fact or Fiction?)
1995
Actor
Congo
1995
Director of Photography
Fearless
1993
Director of Photography
Protozoa
1993
Thanks
Visions of Light
1992
Actor
Bugsy
1991
Director of Photography
Defending Your Life
1991
Director of Photography
Avalon
1990
Director of Photography
Empire of the Sun
1987
Director of Photography
Harry and the Hendersons
1987
Director of Photography
Citizen Steve
1987
Actor: Self - DOP
The Color Purple
1985
Director of Photography
TV
Amazing Stories
1985
Cinematography
The Falcon and the Snowman
1985
Director of Photography
Top Secret!
1984
Additional Photography
Twilight Zone: The Movie
1983
Director of Photography
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
1982
Director of Photography
Mooch Goes to Hollywood
1971
Director of Photography
Amblin'
1968
Director of Photography