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.
Known For
| Birth Location | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
|---|---|
| Born | 1942-06-14 |
| Died | 2020-04-15 |
Movies
The 'E.T.' Journals
as Self
2012
Lost Forever: The Art of Film Preservation
as Himself
2011
2009
2008
Cinematographer Style
as Self
2006
The Informer: Out of the Fog
as Self
2006
The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
as Himself
2005
Frank Capra's American Dream
as Self
1997
1996
Alien Autopsy: Fact or Fiction?
as Self
1995
Visions of Light
as Self
1992
Citizen Steve
as Self - DOP
1987
Movies
Van Helsing
Director of Photography
2004
The Tigger Movie
Director of Photography
2000
The Astronaut's Wife
Director of Photography
1999
Congo
Director of Photography
1995
Fearless
Director of Photography
1993
Protozoa
Thanks
1993
Bugsy
Director of Photography
1991
Defending Your Life
Director of Photography
1991
Avalon
Director of Photography
1990
Empire of the Sun
Director of Photography
1987
Harry and the Hendersons
Director of Photography
1987
The Color Purple
Director of Photography
1985
The Falcon and the Snowman
Director of Photography
1985
Twilight Zone: The Movie
Director of Photography
1983
Legs
Director of Photography
1983
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Director of Photography
1982
Rage!
Director of Photography
1980
The Boy Who Drank Too Much
Director of Photography
1980
The Streets of L.A.
Cinematography
1979
Everything You Know Is Wrong
Director of Photography
1975
Names of Sin
Cinematography
1975
Brothers O'Toole
Director of Photography
1973
Mooch Goes to Hollywood
Director of Photography
1971
Amblin'
Director of Photography
1968