
Sheila Allen
Born
1929-02-02
Place of birth
New York City, New York, USA
Died
2013-11-15
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 200...
Known for

The Towering Inferno
Paula Ramsay

The Poseidon Adventure
Nurse

Agatha Christie's Poirot
Mrs. Clapperton

Lost in Space
Ruth Templeton

Lost in Space
Brynhilda

Lost in Space
Aunt Gamma

The Waltons
Fanny Tatum

When Time Ran Out...
Mona

Falcon Crest
Michael's Secretary

Land of the Giants
Nurse Helg

Land of the Giants
Miss Collier

The Prince and the Pauper
Princess Mary

Alice in Wonderland
Mother

City Beneath the Sea
Blonde Woman

Viva Knievel!
Sister Charity