Sheila Allen
February 2, 1929 (95 years old) in New York City, New York, USA
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.
Known For
Credits
- 1989 · Agatha Christie's Poirot as Mrs. Clapperton
- 1986 · Outrage! as Mrs. Delehanty
- 1985 · Alice in Wonderland as Mother
- 1981 · Falcon Crest as Michael's Secretary
- 1981 · Unity as Lady Resesdale
- 1980 · When Time Ran Out... as Mona
- 1977 · Viva Knievel! as Sister Charity
- 1975 · The Way of the World as Mrs Marwood
- 1975 · Adventures of the Queen as Claudine Lennart
- 1974 · The Towering Inferno as Paula Ramsay
- 1972 · The Poseidon Adventure as Nurse
- 1972 · The Waltons as Fanny Tatum
- 1971 · City Beneath the Sea as Blonde Woman
- 1968 · Land of the Giants as Nurse Helg
- 1968 · Land of the Giants as Miss Collier
- 1965 · Lost in Space as Ruth Templeton
- 1965 · Lost in Space as Brynhilda
- 1965 · Lost in Space as Aunt Gamma
- 1962 · The Prince and the Pauper as Princess Mary