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.
Known For
Amazing Stories
Van Helsing
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Empire of the Sun
The Color Purple
Top Secret!
Congo
Twilight Zone: The Movie
The Tigger Movie
The Astronaut's Wife
Harry and the Hendersons
Bugsy
Fearless
Defending Your Life
The Falcon and the Snowman
Avalon
Visions of Light
The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz