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Allen Daviau

Allen Daviau

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

The 'E.T.' Journals
The 'E.T.' Journals
2012 • Self
Lost Forever: The Art of Film Preservation
Lost Forever: The Art of Film Preservation
2011 • Himself
No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
2009 • Self
Emulsional Rescue: Revealing 'The Godfather'
Emulsional Rescue: Revealing 'The Godfather'
2008 • Self
The Road to Damascus: The Reinvention of Bugsy Siegel
The Road to Damascus: The Reinvention of Bugsy Siegel
2006 • Self
Cinematographer Style
Cinematographer Style
2006 • Self
The Informer: Out of the Fog
2006 • Self
The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
2005 • Self

Full filmography

Citizen Steve
Citizen Steve
1987 • Self - DOP
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Allen Daviau – Biography, Known For & Filmography