Allen Daviau
  • Birthplace

    New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

  • Birthday
    June 14, 1942

    Deathday
    April 15, 2020

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.

Allen Daviau awards and nominations
Year Category Subcategory Info Movie/Tv Series
1983 Boston Society of Film Critics Awards Winner BSFC Award Best Cinematography (Allen Daviau) E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Year Category Subcategory Info Movie/Tv Series
1983 Academy Awards, USA Nominee Oscar Best Cinematography (Allen Daviau) E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
1983 BAFTA Awards Nominee BAFTA Film Award Best Cinematography (Allen Daviau) E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
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