Sheila Matthews Allen facts for kids

Sheila Mathews Allen (born Sheila Marie Mathews) was an American actress and producer. She was born on February 2, 1929, in New York City and passed away on November 15, 2013.

About Sheila Mathews Allen

Sheila Mathews Allen was born in New York City. Her parents, Christopher Joseph and Elizabeth Mathews, had moved to the United States from Ireland.

Her Marriage and Career

Sheila Mathews Allen was married to the famous producer Irwin Allen. They were married until he passed away in 1991. Sheila often appeared in the TV shows and movies that her husband produced. She acted in many popular productions until 1986.

Some of the well-known movies and TV shows she appeared in include:

• City Beneath the Sea
• Lost in Space
• Land of the Giants
• The Poseidon Adventure
• The Towering Inferno

Life After Irwin Allen

After her husband Irwin Allen died in 1991, Sheila continued to be involved in the film industry. She stayed on the board of Irwin Allen Productions, helping to manage the company. She also worked as a producer on new projects. For example, she was a producer for the 2002 TV remake of The Time Tunnel. She also served as an Executive Producer for the movie Poseidon in 2006.

Her Final Years

Sheila Mathews Allen passed away on November 15, 2013. She died at her home in Malibu, California, after a long illness called pulmonary fibrosis.

Movies She Appeared In

Sheila Mathews Allen acted in several films throughout her career:

• 1962 – State Fair as Hipplewaite's Girl (uncredited role)
• 1962 – Five Weeks in a Balloon as the Courtier (uncredited role)
• 1972 – The Poseidon Adventure as Nurse Gina Rowe
• 1974 – The Towering Inferno as Paula Ramsay
• 1977 – Viva Knievel! as Sister Charity
• 1980 – When Time Ran Out as Mona

Television Shows She Appeared In

Sheila Mathews Allen also had roles in many television series and TV movies:

• Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964) – one episode as Mrs. Melton
• Lost in Space (1965-1968) – three episodes, playing different characters like Aunt Gamma and Brynhilda
• The Time Tunnel (1966-1967) – TV series, where she also worked as a producer
• Land of the Giants (1969-1970) – two episodes, as Miss Collier and Nurse Helg
• City Beneath the Sea (1971) – TV movie, as the Blonde Woman
• The Waltons (1976-1978) – five episodes as Fanny Tatum
• Alice in Wonderland (1985) – TV movie, as Alice's Mother
• Outrage! (1986) – TV movie, as Mrs. Delehanty