Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
23
Gender
Female
Birthday
1929-02-02
Day of Death
2013-11-15 (84 years old)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
Sheila Mathews Allen
Sheila Ann Allen
Sheila Mathews
Sheila Allen
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.
