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Allen Daviau

Cinematographer | * 06/14/1942 († 77, 04/15/2020) | New Orleans (United States of America (USA))
John Allen Daviau (June 14, 1942 – April 15, 2020) was an American cinematographer known for his collaborations with Steven Spielberg 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 UCLA. ()
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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.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Documentaries | Comedies

Known for these Movies & Shows

Awards & Nominations for Allen Daviau

5x Academy Award for Best Cinematography
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Movies with Allen Daviau as Actor(12)

Movies with Allen Daviau as Crew(23)

Camera/Director of Photography2004 Van Helsing
Camera/Director of Photography2000 The Tigger Movie
Camera/Director of Photography1999 The Astronaut's Wife
Camera/Director of Photography1995 Congo
Camera/Director of Photography1993 Fearless
Camera/Director of Photography1991 Defending Your Life
Camera/Director of Photography1991 Bugsy
Camera/Director of Photography1990 Avalon
Camera/Director of Photography1987 Empire of the Sun
Camera/Director of Photography1987 Harry and the Hendersons
Camera/Director of Photography1985 The Color Purple
Camera/Director of Photography1985 The Falcon and the Snowman
Camera/Director of Photography1983 Twilight Zone: The Movie
Camera/Director of Photography1983 Legs
Camera/Director of Photography1982 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Camera/Director of Photography1980 Rage!
Camera/Director of Photography1980 The Boy Who Drank Too Much
Crew/Cinematography1979 The Streets of L.A.
Camera/Director of Photography1975 Everything You Know Is Wrong
Crew/Cinematography1975 Names of Sin
Camera/Director of Photography1973 Brothers O'Toole
Camera/Director of Photography1971 Mooch Goes to Hollywood
Camera/Director of Photography1968 Amblin'

TV Shows/Series with Allen Daviau as Crew(1)

Crew/Cinematography1985 Amazing Stories

Full Name: Allen Daviau
Born: Sunday, 06/14 1942 (June) in New Orleans (United States of America (USA))
Died: Wednesday, 04/15 2020 (April) in Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital (aged: 77)
Zodiac sign: Gemini (Chinese zodiac sign: Horse)
Languages: English (EN)
Allen Daviau frequently works together with these people:
Steven Spielberg (20x, Crew)
Kathleen Kennedy (8x, Crew)
Frank Marshall (7x, Crew)
William Dear (7x, Crew)
Barry Levinson (6x, Crew)
James D. Bissell (5x, Crew)
Melissa Mathison (5x, Crew)
Albert Wolsky (5x, Crew)
Linda DeScenna (5x, Crew)
Larry Wallace (5x, Crew)
Jerrold Freedman (4x, Crew)
Paul Bartel (4x, Actor)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:487513, Added: 10/04/2018, Last updated: 03/27/2024