Allen Daviau
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
- Camera
- Born
- 1942-06-14 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Died
- 2020-04-15
Known for
- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) — Director of Photography
- Van Helsing (2004) — Director of Photography
- Empire of the Sun (1987) — Director of Photography
- The Color Purple (1985) — Director of Photography
- Top Secret! (1984) — Additional Photography
- The Astronaut's Wife (1999) — Director of Photography
- Congo (1995) — Director of Photography
- Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) — Director of Photography
- Harry and the Hendersons (1987) — Director of Photography
- The Tigger Movie (2000) — Director of Photography
- Bugsy (1991) — Director of Photography
- Fearless (1993) — Director of Photography
- Defending Your Life (1991) — Director of Photography
- Amazing Stories (1985) — Cinematography
- The Falcon and the Snowman (1985) — Director of Photography
- Avalon (1990) — Director of Photography