Sheila Allen
Known for Acting · 25 credits
- Born
- 1929-02-02
- Died
- 2013-11-15
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Sheila Mathews Allen · Sheila Ann Allen · Sheila Mathews
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
TV Shows (14)
Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989
as Mrs. Clapperton
Falcon Crest
1981
as Michael's Secretary
The Waltons
1972
as Fanny Tatum
Lost in Space
1965
as Ruth Templeton / Brynhilda / Aunt Gamma
Playhouse
1974
as Lady Redesdale
Screen Two
1985
as Virginia Howard Jones
Land of the Giants
1968
as Nurse Helg / Miss Collier
Sunday-Night Play
1960
as Marion Lucas
Alice in Wonderland
1985
as Mother
Armchair Theatre
1956
as Charlotte / Margaret Granick
The Life and Loves of a She-Devil
1986
as Fiona
Wessex Tales
1973
as Lady Grebe
Shoulder to Shoulder
1974
as Mrs Pethick-Lawrence
The Glory Boys
1984
as Mrs Sokarev
Movies (11)
The Poseidon Adventure
1972
as Nurse
The Towering Inferno
1974
as Paula Ramsay
City Beneath the Sea
1971
as Blonde Woman
Viva Knievel!
1977
as Sister Charity
The Prince and the Pauper
1962
as Princess Mary
When Time Ran Out...
1980
as Mona
Five Weeks in a Balloon
1962
as Courtier (uncredited)
Adventures of the Queen
1975
as Claudine Lennart
Outrage!
1986
as Mrs. Delehanty
Unity
1981
as Lady Resesdale
The Way of the World
1975
as Mrs Marwood
About Sheila Allen
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 h… With 25 credits spanning from 1956 to 1989, Sheila Allen has appeared in 11 films and 14 TV shows.
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Most Popular Sheila Allen Movies
- The Poseidon Adventure (1972) — as Nurse
- The Towering Inferno (1974) — as Paula Ramsay
- City Beneath the Sea (1971) — as Blonde Woman
- Viva Knievel! (1977) — as Sister Charity
- The Prince and the Pauper (1962) — as Princess Mary
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