
Sheila Allen
Known For
Acting
Born
1929-02-02 in 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 2002 television remake of The Time Tunnel and as Executive Producer of the film Poseidon.
Most Known For

Agatha Christie's Poirot
as Mrs. Clapperton

Falcon Crest
as Michael's Secretary

The Waltons
as Fanny Tatum

Lost in Space
as Ruth Templeton

Lost in Space
as Brynhilda

Lost in Space
as Aunt Gamma

Playhouse
as Lady Redesdale

Land of the Giants
as Nurse Helg

Land of the Giants
as Miss Collier

The Towering Inferno
as Paula Ramsay

The Poseidon Adventure
as Nurse

Alice in Wonderland
as Mother

Outrage!
as Mrs. Delehanty

When Time Ran Out...
as Mona

The Prince and the Pauper
as Princess Mary

Shoulder to Shoulder
as Mrs Pethick-Lawrence

City Beneath the Sea
as Blonde Woman

Viva Knievel!
as Sister Charity

Adventures of the Queen
as Claudine Lennart

Unity
as Lady Resesdale