Allen Daviau
Camera · Director of Photography · Cinematography · Additional Photography
Born Jun 14, 1942 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Active 1968–2020 · Awards: BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography
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).
Filmography
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) — Director of PhotographyThe Color Purple (1985) — Director of PhotographyEmpire of the Sun (1987) — Director of PhotographyVan Helsing (2004) — Director of PhotographyTop Secret! (1984) — Additional PhotographyTwilight Zone: The Movie (1983) — Director of PhotographyThe Tigger Movie (2000) — Director of PhotographyAmazing Stories (1985) — CinematographyHarry and the Hendersons (1987) — Director of PhotographyFearless (1993) — Director of PhotographyDefending Your Life (1991) — Director of PhotographyBugsy (1991) — Director of PhotographyCongo (1995) — Director of PhotographyThe Astronaut's Wife (1999) — Director of PhotographyThe Falcon and the Snowman (1985) — Director of PhotographyAvalon (1990) — Director of PhotographyAmblin' (1968) — Director of PhotographyNames of Sin (1975) — CinematographyRage! (1980) — Director of PhotographyEverything You Know Is Wrong (1975) — Director of PhotographyThe Streets of L.A. (1979) — CinematographyLegs (1983) — Director of PhotographyBrothers O'Toole (1973) — Director of PhotographyMooch Goes to Hollywood (1971) — Director of Photography