About
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
Amazing StoriesSeries • 1985
E.T. the Extra-TerrestrialMovie • 1982
Van HelsingMovie • 2004
The Color PurpleMovie • 1985
Empire of the SunMovie • 1987
Twilight Zone: The MovieMovie • 1983
The Tigger MovieMovie • 2000
Top Secret!Movie • 1984
Harry and the HendersonsMovie • 1987
CongoMovie • 1995
AvalonMovie • 1990
The Astronaut's WifeMovie • 1999
BugsyMovie • 1991
Defending Your LifeMovie • 1991
FearlessMovie • 1993
The Falcon and the SnowmanMovie • 1985
Amblin'Movie • 1968