Allen Daviau

Allen Daviau is known for cinematography, with films including E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Van Helsing, Empire of the Sun. Browse the full filmography and find where to stream on sseenn.

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.

Filmography

• E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
• Van Helsing (2004)
• Empire of the Sun (1987)
• The Color Purple (1985)
• Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)
• Top Secret! (1984)
• Harry and the Hendersons (1987)
• Congo (1995)
• The Tigger Movie (2000)
• The Astronaut's Wife (1999)
• The Falcon and the Snowman (1985)
• Defending Your Life (1991)
• Bugsy (1991)
• Avalon (1990)
• Fearless (1993)
• Visions of Light (1992)