Allen Daviau
Known for
Cinematography
Born
June 14, 1942
Birthplace
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Died
April 15, 2020 (aged 77)
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.
Best known work
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
1982
Van Helsing
2004
Empire of the Sun
1987
The Color Purple
1985
Top Secret!
1984
Congo
1995
The Astronaut's Wife
1999
Twilight Zone: The Movie
1983
Harry and the Hendersons
1987
The Tigger Movie
2000Filmography
2012
The 'E.T.' Journalsas Self
2011
2009
2008
2006
2006
Cinematographer Styleas Self
2006
The Informer: Out of the Fogas Self
2005
2004
Van HelsingDirector of Photography
2003
2000
The Tigger MovieDirector of Photography
1999
The Astronaut's WifeDirector of Photography
1997
Frank Capra's American Dreamas Self
1996
1995
1995
CongoDirector of Photography
1993
FearlessDirector of Photography
1993
ProtozoaThanks
1992
Visions of Lightas Self
1991
BugsyDirector of Photography
1991
Defending Your LifeDirector of Photography
1990
AvalonDirector of Photography
1987
Empire of the SunDirector of Photography
1987
Harry and the HendersonsDirector of Photography
1987
Citizen Steveas Self - DOP