
Personal Info
Known For
Camera
Gender
Male
June 14, 1942
Died
April 15, 2020 (77 years old)
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.
Known For
Acting
Crew

Van Helsing
Director of Photography
2004

The Tigger Movie
Director of Photography
2000

The Astronaut's Wife
Director of Photography
1999

Congo
Director of Photography
1995

Fearless
Director of Photography
1993

Protozoa
Thanks
1993

Bugsy
Director of Photography
1991

Defending Your Life
Director of Photography
1991

Avalon
Director of Photography
1990

Empire of the Sun
Director of Photography
1987

Harry and the Hendersons
Director of Photography
1987

The Color Purple
Director of Photography
1985







