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American actress (1929–2013) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sheila Mathews Allen (born Sheila Marie Mathews,[1] February 2, 1929 – November 15, 2013) was an American actress and producer.
Sheila Mathews Allen | |
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Born | Sheila Marie Mathews February 2, 1929 New York City, U.S. |
Died | November 15, 2013 84) Malibu, California, U.S. | (aged
Years active | 1959–2006 |
Spouse |
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]
Allen died on November 15, 2013, at her home in Malibu, California, after an extended battle with pulmonary fibrosis.[1]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1962 | State Fair | Hipplewaite's Girl | Uncredited |
1962 | Five Weeks in a Balloon | the Courtier | Uncredited |
1972 | The Poseidon Adventure | Nurse Gina Rowe | |
1974 | The Towering Inferno | Paula Ramsay | |
1977 | Viva Knievel! | Sister Charity | |
1980 | When Time Ran Out | Mona |