
Allen Daviau
- June 14, 1942
- April 15, 2020
- New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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 Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
Emulsional Rescue: Revealing 'The Godfather'
Frank Capra's American Dream
No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
Visions of Light
Lost Forever: The Art of Film Preservation
The Making of 'The Color Purple'
Alien Autopsy: (Fact or Fiction?)
Citizen Steve
The Road to Damascus: The Reinvention of Bugsy Siegel