Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1929-02-02
Deathday
2013-11-15
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
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
The Towering Inferno
as Paula Ramsay
The Poseidon Adventure
as Nurse
Agatha Christie's Poirot
as Mrs. Clapperton
Lost in Space
as Ruth Templeton
Lost in Space
as Brynhilda
Lost in Space
as Aunt Gamma
The Waltons
as Fanny Tatum
When Time Ran Out...
as Mona
Falcon Crest
as Michael's Secretary
Land of the Giants
as Nurse Helg