Allen Daviau
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.
Personal Details
Movies (39)
The 'E.T.' Journals
as Self
2012
Lost Forever: The Art of Film Preservation
as Himself
2011
No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
as Self
2009
Emulsional Rescue: Revealing 'The Godfather'
as Self
2008
The Road to Damascus: The Reinvention of Bugsy Siegel
as Self
2006
Cinematographer Style
as Self
2006
The Informer: Out of the Fog
as Self
2006
The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
as Self
2005
Van Helsing
Director of Photography (Camera)
2004
The Making of 'The Color Purple'
as Self
2003
The Tigger Movie
Director of Photography (Camera)
2000
The Astronaut's Wife
Director of Photography (Camera)
1999
Frank Capra's American Dream
as Self
1997
The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
as Self
1996
Alien Autopsy: (Fact or Fiction?)
as Self
1995
Congo
Director of Photography (Camera)
1995
Fearless
Director of Photography (Camera)
1993
Protozoa
Thanks (Crew)
1993
Visions of Light
as Self
1992
Bugsy
Director of Photography (Camera)
1991
Defending Your Life
Director of Photography (Camera)
1991
Avalon
Director of Photography (Camera)
1990
Empire of the Sun
Director of Photography (Camera)
1987
Harry and the Hendersons
Director of Photography (Camera)
1987
Citizen Steve
as Self - DOP
1987
The Color Purple
Director of Photography (Camera)
1985
The Falcon and the Snowman
Director of Photography (Camera)
1985
Top Secret!
Additional Photography (Camera)
1984
Twilight Zone: The Movie
Director of Photography (Camera)
1983
Legs
Director of Photography (Camera)
1983
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Director of Photography (Camera)
1982
Rage!
Director of Photography (Camera)
1980
The Boy Who Drank Too Much
Director of Photography (Camera)
1980
The Streets of L.A.
Cinematography (Crew)
1979
Everything You Know Is Wrong
Director of Photography (Camera)
1975
Names of Sin
Cinematography (Crew)
1975
Brothers O'Toole
Director of Photography (Camera)
1973
Mooch Goes to Hollywood
Director of Photography (Camera)
1971
Amblin'
Director of Photography (Camera)
1968
