Allen Daviau
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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.
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
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Van Helsing (2004)
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The Color Purple (1985)
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Empire of the Sun (1987)
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The Tigger Movie (2000)
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Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)
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Congo (1995)
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Harry and the Hendersons (1987)
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The Astronaut's Wife (1999)
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Bugsy (1991)
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Defending Your Life (1991)
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The Falcon and the Snowman (1985)
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Fearless (1993)
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Avalon (1990)
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Rage! (1980)
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The Boy Who Drank Too Much (1980)
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Brothers O'Toole (1973)
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Mooch Goes to Hollywood (1971)
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Amblin' (1968)
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Legs (1983)
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Everything You Know Is Wrong (1975)
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