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Aliases: No known aliases

Gender: Male

Place of birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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Movie Involvements: 34

TV Involvements: 1


Most Famous Work

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.

Most Famous Work

Amazing Stories
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7

Amazing Stories

(1985) Cinematography
Van Helsing
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6

Van Helsing

(2004) Director of Photography
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
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8

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

(1982) Director of Photography
Empire of the Sun
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8

Empire of the Sun

(1987) Director of Photography
Congo
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6

Congo

(1995) Director of Photography
The Color Purple
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8

The Color Purple

(1985) Director of Photography
Twilight Zone: The Movie
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6

Twilight Zone: The Movie

(1983) Director of Photography
Harry and the Hendersons
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6

Harry and the Hendersons

(1987) Director of Photography

Acting

Camera

Year Role Movie/Tv
2004 Director of Photography
2000 Director of Photography
1999 Director of Photography
1995 Director of Photography
1993 Director of Photography
1991 Director of Photography
Director of Photography
1990 Director of Photography
1987 Director of Photography
Director of Photography
1985 Director of Photography
Director of Photography
1983 Director of Photography
Director of Photography
1982 Director of Photography
1980 Director of Photography
Director of Photography
1975 Director of Photography
1973 Director of Photography
1971 Director of Photography
1968 Director of Photography
Year Role Movie/Tv

Crew

Year Role Movie/Tv
1993 Thanks
1985 Cinematography
1979 Cinematography
1975 Cinematography
Year Role Movie/Tv

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