Sheila Allen
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Mrs. Clapperton
1989
Series
Falcon Crest
Michael's Secretary
1981
Series
The Waltons
Fanny Tatum
1972
Series
Screen Two
Virginia Howard Jones
1985
Series
Playhouse
Lady Redesdale
1974
Series
Lost in Space
Ruth Templeton
1965
Series
Lost in Space
Brynhilda
1965
Series
Lost in Space
Aunt Gamma
1965
Series
Land of the Giants
Nurse Helg
1968
Series
Land of the Giants
Miss Collier
1968
Sunday-Night Play
Marion Lucas
1960
Film
The Poseidon Adventure
Nurse
1972
Film
The Towering Inferno
Paula Ramsay
1974
Series
Alice in Wonderland
Mother
1985
Series
Wessex Tales
Lady Grebe
1973
Film
When Time Ran Out...
Mona
1980
Series
Shoulder to Shoulder
Mrs Pethick-Lawrence
1974
Film
The Prince and the Pauper
Princess Mary
1962
Series
The Glory Boys
Mrs Sokarev
1984
Series
The Life and Loves of a She-Devil
Fiona
1986
Film
City Beneath the Sea
Blonde Woman
1971
Film
Five Weeks in a Balloon
Courtier (uncredited)
1962
Film
Outrage!
Mrs. Delehanty
1986
Series
Armchair Theatre
Charlotte
1956
Series
Armchair Theatre
Margaret Granick
1956
Film
Viva Knievel!
Sister Charity
1977
Film
Adventures of the Queen
Claudine Lennart
1975
Film
The Way of the World
Mrs Marwood
1975
Film
Unity
Lady Resesdale
1981