| Sheila Allen | |
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| Born | Sheila Ann Mathews February 2, 1929 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress, Executive Producer |
| Years active | 1959–2006 |
Sheila Allen (born February 2, 1929) is an American actress.
Sheila Ann Mathews was born in New York City. 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 1986.
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Sheila started her career of acting with a minor role in State Fair. She also appeared in many television series as temporary roles. While acting on Irwin Allen's productions, they eventually fell in love. The two married in 1974 and later had a child, Nathan. In 1991, her husband died due to a heart attack, leaving her as a widow.
In 2006, Wolfgang Petersen came to her to come and be the executive producer for the remake of the The Poseidon Adventure(1972), Poseidon. When finishing the movie she attended the premiere with cast members of the original, such as: Red Buttons, Pamela Sue Martin and Carol Lynley.
Sheila is a understanding person who cared for her Irwin and stood beside him in his productions.