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