Allen Daviau

Allen Daviau

  • Birthday: 1942-06-14
  • Deathday: 2020-04-15
  • Place of birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Biography

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.

Filmography

Production

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

1982

As Director of Photography

The Color Purple

1985

As Director of Photography

Empire of the Sun

1987

As Director of Photography

Avalon

1990

As Director of Photography

Congo

1995

As Director of Photography

Bugsy

1991

As Director of Photography

Fearless

1993

As Director of Photography

The Astronaut's Wife

1999

As Director of Photography

Defending Your Life

1991

As Director of Photography

Harry and the Hendersons

1987

As Director of Photography

The Falcon and the Snowman

1985

As Director of Photography

The Tigger Movie

2000

As Director of Photography

Amblin'

1968

As Director of Photography

Van Helsing

2004

As Director of Photography

Legs

1983

As Director of Photography

Everything You Know Is Wrong

1975

As Director of Photography

Mooch Goes to Hollywood

1971

As Director of Photography

The Streets of L.A.

1979

As Cinematography

Brothers O'Toole

1973

As Director of Photography

The Boy Who Drank Too Much

1980

As Director of Photography

Rage!

1980

As Director of Photography

Names of Sin

1975

As Cinematography

Protozoa

1993

As Thanks

Twilight Zone: The Movie

1983

As Director of Photography

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