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.
Filmography
Outrage!
1986
as Mrs. Delehanty
Unity
1981
as Lady Resesdale
When Time Ran Out...
1980
as Mona
Viva Knievel!
1977
as Sister Charity
The Way of the World
1975
as Mrs Marwood
Adventures of the Queen
1975
as Claudine Lennart
The Towering Inferno
1974
as Paula Ramsay
The Poseidon Adventure
1972
as Nurse
City Beneath the Sea
1971
as Blonde Woman
Five Weeks in a Balloon
1962
as Courtier (uncredited)
The Prince and the Pauper
1962
as Princess Mary