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Allen Daviau

Allen Daviau

Camera1942New 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.

Acting History

2004
Van Helsing
Director of Photography
2000
The Tigger Movie
Director of Photography
1999
The Astronaut's Wife
Director of Photography
1995
Congo
Director of Photography
1993
Fearless
Director of Photography
Protozoa
Thanks
1992
1991
Bugsy
Director of Photography
Defending Your Life
Director of Photography
1990
Avalon
Director of Photography
1987
Citizen Steve
as Self - DOP
Harry and the Hendersons
Director of Photography
Empire of the Sun
Director of Photography
1985
The Color Purple
Director of Photography
The Falcon and the Snowman
Director of Photography
Amazing Stories
TVCinematography1 eps
1984
Top Secret!
Additional Photography
1983
Twilight Zone: The Movie
Director of Photography
Legs
Director of Photography
1982
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Director of Photography
1980
The Boy Who Drank Too Much
Director of Photography
Rage!
Director of Photography
1979
The Streets of L.A.
Cinematography
1975
Everything You Know Is Wrong
Director of Photography
Names of Sin
Cinematography
1973
Brothers O'Toole
Director of Photography
1971
Mooch Goes to Hollywood
Director of Photography
1968
Amblin'
Director of Photography

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Personal Info

Known For
Camera
Gender
Male
Birthday
6/14/1942
Day of Death
4/15/2020
Place of Birth
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA