Biography
John Allen Daviau was an American cinematographer known for his collaborations with Steven Spielberg 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 UCLA.
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Awards & recognition
- BAFTA Award — Best Cinematography · 1989
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography · 1992 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography · 1991 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography · 1988 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography · 1986 · nominated
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- Academy Award — Best Cinematography · 1983 · nominated
Filmography22 titles
The Color Purple
Empire of the Sun
Amazing Stories
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
Top Secret!
Fearless
Defending Your Life
Cinematographer Style
The Tigger Movie
Avalon
Twilight Zone: The Movie
Van Helsing
The Falcon and the Snowman
Bugsy
Harry and the Hendersons
Brothers O'Toole
No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
Alien Autopsy: (Fact or Fiction?)
The Astronaut's Wife
Congo
Mooch Goes to Hollywood