Sheila Allen
Born: 1929-02-02 in New York City, New York, USA
Died: 2013-11-15
Known For: Acting
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
2006
- Poseidon ... (Executive Producer)
1998
- Lost In Space Forever ... (Executive Producer)
1989
- Agatha Christie's Poirot as Mrs. Clapperton
1986
- The Life and Loves of a She-Devil as Fiona
- Outrage! as Mrs. Delehanty
1985
- Alice in Wonderland as Mother
1984
- The Glory Boys as Mrs Sokarev
1981
- Falcon Crest as Michael's Secretary
- Unity as Lady Resesdale
1980
- When Time Ran Out... as Mona
1977
- Viva Knievel! as Sister Charity
1975
- Adventures of the Queen as Claudine Lennart
- The Way of the World as Mrs Marwood
1974
- Playhouse as Lady Redesdale
- The Towering Inferno as Paula Ramsay
- Shoulder to Shoulder as Mrs Pethick-Lawrence
1973
- Wessex Tales as Lady Grebe
1972
- The Waltons as Fanny Tatum
- The Poseidon Adventure as Nurse
1971
- City Beneath the Sea as Blonde Woman
1968
- Land of the Giants as Nurse Helg
1965
- Lost in Space as Ruth Templeton
1962
- The Prince and the Pauper as Princess Mary
- Five Weeks in a Balloon as Courtier (uncredited)
1960
- Sunday-Night Play as Marion Lucas
1956
- Armchair Theatre as Charlotte