Sheila Allen

Sheila Allen

1929-02-02 – 2013-11-15 (age 84) New York City, New York, USA
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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 (nÊe 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.

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Known For

The Towering Inferno
The Towering Inferno

1974

as Paula Ramsay

The Poseidon Adventure
City Beneath the Sea
City Beneath the Sea

1971

as Blonde Woman

Viva Knievel!
Viva Knievel!

1977

as Sister Charity

When Time Ran Out...
Five Weeks in a Balloon
Five Weeks in a Balloon

1962

as Courtier (uncredited)

The Prince and the Pauper
The Prince and the Pauper

1962

as Princess Mary

Outrage!
Outrage!

1986

as Mrs. Delehanty

Adventures of the Queen
Adventures of the Queen

1975

as Claudine Lennart

Unity
Unity

1981

as Lady Resesdale

The Way of the World
The Way of the World

1975

as Mrs Marwood