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Sheila Allen
Actor

Sheila Allen

2 Feb 1929Born
15 Nov 2013Died
84Age at death
25Credits

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

  1. 1989Agatha Christie's PoirotSeries: Mrs. Clapperton (1 episode)
  2. 1986The Life and Loves of a She-DevilSeries: Fiona (1 episode)
  3. 1986Outrage!Film: Mrs. Delehanty
  4. 1985Alice in WonderlandSeries: Mother (2 episodes)
  5. 1985Screen TwoSeries: Virginia Howard Jones (1 episode)
  6. 1984The Glory BoysSeries: Mrs Sokarev (2 episodes)
  7. 1981Falcon CrestSeries: Michael's Secretary (1 episode)
  8. 1981UnityFilm: Lady Resesdale
  9. 1980When Time Ran Out...Film: Mona
  10. 1977Viva Knievel!Film: Sister Charity
  11. 1975The Way of the WorldFilm: Mrs Marwood
  12. 1975Adventures of the QueenFilm: Claudine Lennart
  13. 1974The Towering InfernoFilm: Paula Ramsay
  14. 1974Shoulder to ShoulderSeries: Mrs Pethick-Lawrence (3 episodes)
  15. 1974PlayhouseSeries: Lady Redesdale (1 episode)
  16. 1973Wessex TalesSeries: Lady Grebe (1 episode)
  17. 1972The Poseidon AdventureFilm: Nurse
  18. 1972The WaltonsSeries: Fanny Tatum (5 episodes)
  19. 1971City Beneath the SeaFilm: Blonde Woman
  20. 1968Land of the GiantsSeries: Nurse Helg, Miss Collier (1 episode)
  21. 1965Lost in SpaceSeries: Ruth Templeton, Brynhilda, Aunt Gamma (1 episode)
  22. 1962Five Weeks in a BalloonFilm: Courtier (uncredited)
  23. 1962The Prince and the PauperFilm: Princess Mary
  24. 1960Sunday-Night PlaySeries: Marion Lucas (1 episode)
  25. 1956Armchair TheatreSeries: Charlotte, Margaret Granick (1 episode)

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