Known for: Cinematography
Born: 14 June 1942
Died: 15 April 2020 (aged 77)
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Allen Daviau

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

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.

Films

Fearless 1993Director of Photography

Defending Your Life 1991Director of Photography

Empire of the Sun 1987Director of Photography

The Color Purple 1985Director of Photography

The Falcon and the Snowman 1985Director of Photography

Twilight Zone: The Movie 1983Director of Photography

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 1982Director of Photography

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