Sheila Mathews Allen (born Sheila Marie Mathews; February 2, 1929 – November 15, 2013) was an American actress and producer.
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Life and career
Allen was born in New York City to Christopher Joseph and Elizabeth (née McCloskey) Mathews, both immigrants from Ireland. 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 Adventure and The Towering Inferno. Following his death in 1991 she remained on the board of Irwin Allen Productions. 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.
Death
Allen died on November 15, 2013, at her home in Malibu, California, after an extended battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
Television
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964, 1 episode) as Mrs. Melton
The Prince and the Pauper (1962, Disney TV 3-part series) as Princess Mary
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
