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

Agatha Christie's Poirot

Falcon Crest

The Waltons

Lost in Space

Screen Two

Playhouse

All Movies (11)

Outrage!1986 · as Mrs. Delehanty
Unity1981 · as Lady Resesdale
When Time Ran Out...1980 · as Mona
Viva Knievel!1977 · as Sister Charity
The Way of the World1975 · as Mrs Marwood
Adventures of the Queen1975 · as Claudine Lennart
The Towering Inferno1974 · as Paula Ramsay
The Poseidon Adventure1972 · as Nurse
City Beneath the Sea1971 · as Blonde Woman
Five Weeks in a Balloon1962 · as Courtier (uncredited)
The Prince and the Pauper1962 · as Princess Mary

All TV Shows (18)

Agatha Christie's Poirot1989 · as Mrs. Clapperton
The Life and Loves of a She-Devil1986 · as Fiona
Alice in Wonderland1985 · as Mother
Screen Two1985 · as Virginia Howard Jones
The Glory Boys1984 · as Mrs Sokarev
Falcon Crest1981 · as Michael's Secretary
Shoulder to Shoulder1974 · as Mrs Pethick-Lawrence
Playhouse1974 · as Lady Redesdale
Wessex Tales1973 · as Lady Grebe
The Waltons1972 · as Fanny Tatum
Land of the Giants1968 · as Nurse Helg
Land of the Giants1968 · as Miss Collier
Lost in Space1965 · as Ruth Templeton
Lost in Space1965 · as Brynhilda
Lost in Space1965 · as Aunt Gamma
Sunday-Night Play1960 · as Marion Lucas
Armchair Theatre1956 · as Charlotte
Armchair Theatre1956 · as Margaret Granick