American actress (1929–2013)
Sheila Mathews Allen (born Sheila Marie Mathews,[1] February 2, 1929 – November 15, 2013) was an American actress and producer.
Life and career
Allen was born in New York City to Christopher Joseph and Elizabeth (née McCloskey) Mathews, both immigrants from Ireland.[1] She was married to producer Irwin Allen until his death in 1991.[2] She appeared in several of her husband's TV series and movies through to 1986.[3] Appearances include City Beneath the Sea, Lost in Space, Land of the Giants, The Poseidon Adventure and The Towering Inferno.[4] Following his death in 1991 she remained on the board of Irwin Allen Productions.[3] She also served as a producer on the 2002 television remake of The Time Tunnel and as Executive Producer of the film Poseidon in 2006.[1]
Death
Allen died on November 15, 2013, at her home in Malibu, California, after an extended battle with pulmonary fibrosis.[1]
Filmography
Television
- Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964, 1 episode) as Mrs. Melton
- Lost in Space (1965-1968, 3 episodes) as Aunt Gamma / Brynhilda / Ruth Templeton
- The Time Tunnel, (1966-1967, TV series) as Producer
- Land of the Giants (1969-1970, 2 episodes) as Miss Collier, Nurse Helg, respectively
- City Beneath the Sea (1971, TV movie) as Blonde Woman
- The Waltons (1976-1978, 5 episodes) as Fanny Tatum
- Alice in Wonderland (1985, TV movie) as Alice's Mother
- Outrage! (1986, TV movie) as Mrs. Delehanty
References
- ^ a b c d Barnes, Mike (November 18, 2013). "Sheila Mathews Allen, Widow of Producer Irwin Allen, Dies at 84". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- ^ Martin, Hugo (November 3, 1991). "Irwin Allen; 'Towering Inferno' Producer". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on August 9, 2020. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- ^ a b Stedman, Alex (November 18, 2013). "Irwin Allen's Widow, Sheila Mathews Allen, Dies at 84". Variety.
- ^ "Sheila Mathews". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on April 17, 2021.
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