Allen Daviau
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Allen Daviau

Born 14 June 1942 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA · Died 15 April 2020

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

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Van Helsing
Empire of the Sun
The Color Purple
The Astronaut's Wife
Congo
Twilight Zone: The Movie
Harry and the Hendersons
The Tigger Movie
Bugsy
Fearless
Defending Your Life
Van Helsing
The Tigger Movie
The Astronaut's Wife
Congo
Fearless
Bugsy
Defending Your Life
Avalon
Empire of the Sun
Harry and the Hendersons
The Color Purple
The Falcon and the Snowman
Twilight Zone: The Movie
Legs
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
The Boy Who Drank Too Much
Rage!
Brothers O'Toole
Mooch Goes to Hollywood
Amblin'
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