Sheila Allen

Actress

Born: February 2, 1929 (84 years old)

Died: November 15, 2013

Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Sheila Mathews Allen (February 2, 1929 – November 15, 2013) was an American actress. Born Sheila Marie Mathews in New York City to Christopher Joseph and Elizabeth (née McCloskey) Mathews, she was married to producer Irwin Allen until his death in 1991. She appeared in several of her husband's TV series and movies through to 1986. Appearances include City Beneath the Sea, Lost in Space, Land of the Giants, The Poseidon Adventureand The Towering Inferno. Following his death in 1991 she remained on the board of Irwin Allen Productions up until her death. She also served as a producer on the 2002 television remake of The Time Tunnel and as Executive Producer of the film Poseidon.

Filmography (19)

• The Towering Inferno (1974, ★ 7)
• The Prince and the Pauper (1962, ★ 7.2)
• Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989, ★ 8.2)
• The Poseidon Adventure (1972, ★ 7.1)
• Land of the Giants (1968, ★ 6.8)
• Lost in Space (1965, ★ 7.1)
• The Waltons (1972, ★ 7.2)
• Alice in Wonderland (1985, ★ 6.8)
• The Life and Loves of a She-Devil (1986, ★ 7.1)
• Lost In Space Forever (1998, ★ 6.8)
• When Time Ran Out... (1980, ★ 5.3)
• Adventures of the Queen (1975, ★ 4.8)
• City Beneath the Sea (1971, ★ 4.2)
• Outrage! (1986, ★ 5)
• Five Weeks in a Balloon (1962, ★ 5.3)
• The Glory Boys (1984, ★ 5.5)
• Armchair Theatre (1956, ★ 5.8)
• Poseidon (2006, ★ 5.9)
• Viva Knievel! (1977, ★ 3.6)