Sheila Allen

Born: 1929-02-02

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.


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The Poseidon Adventure

as Nurse
Released: 1972-12-01

When their ocean liner capsizes, a group of passengers struggle to survive and escape.

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The Towering Inferno

as Paula Ramsay
Released: 1974-12-14

At the opening party of a colossal—but poorly constructed—skyscraper, a massive fire breaks out,...

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When Time Ran Out...

as Mona
Released: 1980-03-28

An active volcano threatens a south Pacific island resort and its guests as a power struggle...

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The Prince and the Pauper

as Princess Mary
Released: 1962-03-11

In the London of 1537, two boys resembling each other exactly meet accidentally and exchange...

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Viva Knievel!

as Sister Charity
Released: 1977-06-10

The legendary stuntman plans his most incredible stunt yet while battling the mob in this...

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Adventures of the Queen

as Claudine Lennart
Released: 1975-02-14

A madman hijacks the luxury cruise liner, S.S. Queen, and threatens to blow it up unless a...

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City Beneath the Sea

as Blonde Woman
Released: 1971-07-16

A group of 21st-century colonists inhabit an underwater city called Pacifica. Originally...

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Outrage!

as Mrs. Delehanty
Released: 1986-01-01

After a technicality results in the release of a man being tried for the rape and murder of a...

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The Way of the World

as Mrs Marwood
Released: 1975-03-05

In order for Millamant and Mirabell to get married and receive Millamant's full dowry, Mirabell...

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Unity

as Lady Resesdale
Released: 1981-03-20

Period Drama. The true story of Unity Mitford who in the 1930's went to live in Germany and was...

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Agatha Christie's Poirot

as Mrs. Clapperton
First aired: 1989-01-08

From England to Egypt, accompanied by his elegant and trustworthy sidekicks, the intelligent yet...

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Falcon Crest

as Michael's Secretary
First aired: 1981-12-04

Falcon Crest is an American primetime television soap opera which aired on the CBS network for...

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The Waltons

as Fanny Tatum
First aired: 1972-09-14

The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World...

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Lost in Space

as Ruth Templeton
First aired: 1965-09-15

The space family Robinson is sent on a five-year mission to find a new planet to colonise. The...

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Lost in Space

as Brynhilda
First aired: 1965-09-15

The space family Robinson is sent on a five-year mission to find a new planet to colonise. The...

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Lost in Space

as Aunt Gamma
First aired: 1965-09-15

The space family Robinson is sent on a five-year mission to find a new planet to colonise. The...

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Land of the Giants

as Nurse Helg
First aired: 1968-09-22

Set fifteen years in the then-future year 1983, the series tells the tale of the crew and...

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Land of the Giants

as Miss Collier
First aired: 1968-09-22

Set fifteen years in the then-future year 1983, the series tells the tale of the crew and...

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Alice in Wonderland

as Mother
First aired: 1985-12-09

Sometimes she's too big. Or much too small. Sometimes things are backwards. And there's always...

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