
-
Birthplace
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
-
Birthday
June 14, 1942Deathday
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 |
Allen Daviau is known for...