Known For
Acting
Birthday
February 2, 1929
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
- Sheila Mathews Allen
- Sheila Ann Allen
- Sheila Mathews
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 - Movies
The Poseidon Adventure
as Nurse
The Towering Inferno
as Paula Ramsay
When Time Ran Out...
as Mona
The Prince and the Pauper
as Princess Mary
Viva Knievel!
as Sister Charity
Adventures of the Queen
as Claudine Lennart
The Way of the World
as Mrs Marwood
City Beneath the Sea
as Blonde Woman
Outrage!
as Mrs. Delehanty
Unity
as Lady Resesdale
Known For - TV Shows
Agatha Christie's Poirot
as Mrs. Clapperton
Falcon Crest
as Michael's Secretary
The Waltons
as Fanny Tatum
Playhouse
as Lady Redesdale
Lost in Space
as Ruth Templeton
Lost in Space
as Brynhilda
Lost in Space
as Aunt Gamma
Sunday-Night Play
as Marion Lucas
Land of the Giants
as Nurse Helg
Land of the Giants
as Miss Collier