Allen Daviau
Filmography

Allen Daviau

CinematographerBorn Jun 14, 1942New Orleans, Louisiana, USA37 titles

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.

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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
1982 · 7.5
Director of Photography
Van Helsing
Van Helsing
2004 · 6.4
Director of Photography
Empire of the Sun
Empire of the Sun
1987 · 7.5
Director of Photography
The Color Purple
The Color Purple
1985 · 7.7
Director of Photography
Congo
Congo
1995 · 5.6
Director of Photography
Top Secret!
Top Secret!
1984 · 7.1
Additional Photography
Harry and the Hendersons
Harry and the Hendersons
1987 · 6.1
Director of Photography
The Tigger Movie
The Tigger Movie
2000 · 6.7
Director of Photography
Twilight Zone: The Movie
Twilight Zone: The Movie
1983 · 6.5
Director of Photography
The Astronaut's Wife
The Astronaut's Wife
1999 · 5.6
Director of Photography