Acting · New York City, New York, USA · Born February 2, 1929
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.
TVAgatha Christie's Poirot
1989
as Mrs. Clapperton
TVThe Life and Loves of a She-Devil
1986
as Fiona
MovieOutrage!
1986
as Mrs. Delehanty
TVAlice in Wonderland
1985
as Mother
TVScreen Two
1985
as Virginia Howard Jones
TVThe Glory Boys
1984
as Mrs Sokarev
TVFalcon Crest
1981
as Michael's Secretary
MovieUnity
1981
as Lady Resesdale
MovieWhen Time Ran Out...
1980
as Mona
MovieViva Knievel!
1977
as Sister Charity
MovieThe Way of the World
1975
as Mrs Marwood
MovieAdventures of the Queen
1975
as Claudine Lennart
MovieThe Towering Inferno
1974
as Paula Ramsay
TVShoulder to Shoulder
1974
as Mrs Pethick-Lawrence
TVPlayhouse
1974
as Lady Redesdale
TVWessex Tales
1973
as Lady Grebe
MovieThe Poseidon Adventure
1972
as Nurse
TVThe Waltons
1972
as Fanny Tatum
MovieCity Beneath the Sea
1971
as Blonde Woman
TVLand of the Giants
1968
as Nurse Helg
TVLost in Space
1965
as Ruth Templeton
MovieFive Weeks in a Balloon
1962
as Courtier (uncredited)
MovieThe Prince and the Pauper
1962
as Princess Mary
Sunday-Night Play
1960
as Marion Lucas
TVArmchair Theatre
1956
as Charlotte
