Sheila Matthews Allen

Sheila Mathews Allen (born Sheila Marie Mathews,[1] February 2, 1929 – November 15, 2013) was an American actress.

For the English actress of the same name, see Sheila Allen (English actress).
Sheila Mathews Allen
Born
Sheila Marie Mathews

(1929-02-02)February 2, 1929
New York City, U.S.
DiedNovember 15, 2013(2013-11-15) (aged 84)
Malibu, California, U.S.
Resting placeMount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery
Years active1959–2006
Spouse(s)
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(
m. 1974; died 1991)

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.[1]

Death

She died on November 15, 2013 at her home in Malibu, California, after an extended battle with pulmonary fibrosis.[5][1]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1962State FairHipplewaite's GirlUncredited
1962Five Weeks in a Balloonthe CourtierUncredited
1972The Poseidon AdventureGina Rowe
1974The Towering InfernoPaula Ramsay
1977Viva Knievel!Sister Charity
1980When Time Ran OutMona

Television

References
  1. Barnes, Mike (November 18, 2013). "Sheila Mathews Allen, Widow of Producer Irwin Allen, Dies at 84". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  2. Martin, Hugo (November 3, 1991). "Irwin Allen; 'Towering Inferno' Producer". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  3. Stedman, Alex (November 18, 2013). "Irwin Allen's Widow, Sheila Mathews Allen, Dies at 84". Variety.
  4. "Sheila Mathews". British Film Institute.
  5. "Actress Sheila Allen Dies". Daily Star. London. November 19, 2013. Retrieved June 13, 2020.


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