person

Allen Daviau

Personal Info

Known For

Camera

Gender

Male

Birthday

1942-06-14

Place of Birth

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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.

Also Known For

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The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'

Oct 01, 1996

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Citizen Steve

Jan 01, 1987

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The Informer: Out of the Fog

Jun 05, 2006

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59

No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos

Jan 11, 2009

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Visions of Light

Sep 17, 1992

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The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz

Oct 25, 2005

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The 'E.T.' Journals

Oct 09, 2012

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Lost Forever: The Art of Film Preservation

Nov 22, 2011

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Frank Capra's American Dream

Jan 01, 1997

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Alien Autopsy: (fact or fiction?)

Aug 28, 1995

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Cinematographer Style

Jun 25, 2006

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Emulsional Rescue: Revealing 'The Godfather'

Sep 23, 2008

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The Road to Damascus: The Reinvention of Bugsy Siegel

Dec 12, 2006

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The Making of 'The Color Purple'

Feb 18, 2003