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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The Towering Inferno
as Paula Ramsay
1974
When Time Ran Out...
as Mona
1980
The Prince and the Pauper
as Princess Mary
1962
Viva Knievel!
as Sister Charity
1977
Adventures of the Queen
as Claudine Lennart
1975
City Beneath the Sea
as Blonde Woman
1971
The Poseidon Adventure
as Nurse
1972
The Way of the World
as Mrs Marwood
1975
Unity
as Lady Resesdale
1981
Outrage!
as Mrs. Delehanty
1986
Five Weeks in a Balloon
as Courtier (uncredited)
1962
TV Appearances
Land of the Giants
as Nurse Helg
1968
Lost in Space
as Ruth Templeton
1965
The Waltons
as Fanny Tatum
1972
Alice in Wonderland
as Mother
1985
Agatha Christie's Poirot
as Mrs. Clapperton
1989
Land of the Giants
as Miss Collier
1968
Lost in Space
as Brynhilda
1965
Lost in Space
as Aunt Gamma
1965
Falcon Crest
as Michael's Secretary
1981
Playhouse
as Lady Redesdale
1974
Shoulder to Shoulder
as Mrs Pethick-Lawrence
1974
Wessex Tales
as Lady Grebe
1973