Allen Daviau
Date of birth: 1942-06-14
Place of birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Known for: Camera
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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.
Movie Credits
The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
1996-10-01
A behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Steven Spielberg's 1982 film "E.T. the Extra-Ter
Citizen Steve
1987-01-01
On the occasion of the 40th birthday of the almighty filmmaker Steven Allan Spielberg, inquisitive r
The Informer: Out of the Fog
2006-06-05
This is a special feature included on the DVD for "The Informer"--a film John Ford made for RKO and
No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
2009-01-11
The artistry, triumph and lifelong friendship of the great cinematographers Laszlo Kovacs and Vilmos
Visions of Light
1992-09-17
Cameramen and women discuss the craft and art of cinematography and of the "DP" (the director of pho
The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
2005-10-25
"The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz" - a featurette narrated by Sydney Pollack.
The 'E.T.' Journals
2012-10-09
The following documentary is composed exclusively of original behind-the-scenes footage shot during
Lost Forever: The Art of Film Preservation
2011-11-22
This documentary short takes you inside the fascinating world of film preservation and restoration.
Frank Capra's American Dream
1997-01-01
A documentary looking at the life and career of film director Frank Capra. Hosted by Ron Howard.
Alien Autopsy: (Fact or Fiction?)
1995-08-28
This provacative FOX Network "prime time" television special investigates the purported "Alien Autop
Cinematographer Style
2006-06-25
110 of the world's top cinematographers discuss the art of how and why films look the way they do.
Emulsional Rescue: Revealing 'The Godfather'
2008-09-23
We hear from Coppola, Spielberg, director of photography Gordon Willis, consulting restoration cinem
The Road to Damascus: The Reinvention of Bugsy Siegel
2006-12-12
Retrospective documentary of the film "Bugsy"
The Making of 'The Color Purple'
2003-02-18
This made-for-video documentary treats film fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Co