Biography
Irwin Allen (June 12, 1916 – November 2, 1991) was an American film and television producer and director, known for his work in science fiction, then later as the "Master of Disaster" for his work in the disaster film genre. His most successful productions were The Poseidon Adventure (1972) and The Towering Inferno (1974). He also created and produced the popular 1960s science fiction television series Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Lost in Space, The Time Tunnel and Land of the Giants.
Filmography
all 46
Movies 39
Producer 32
TV Shows 7
self 4
Director 4
Writer 3
Creator 2
Screenplay 1
Self - Producer, The Poseidon Adventure, The Towering Inferno (archive footage)
Music by John Williams (2024)
Movie
Creator
Lost in Space (2018)
TV
7.33
Screenplay
Lost in Space (1998)
Movie
5.4
Producer
Outrage! (1986)
Movie
Producer
Alice in Wonderland (1985)
TV
6
Producer
Cave-In! (1983)
Movie
Executive Producer
Terror at Alcatraz (1982)
Movie
Director / Writer
Aliens From Another Planet (1982)
Movie
Director / Producer
Beyond the Poseidon Adventure (1979)
Movie
Producer
Hanging by a Thread (1979)
Movie
Director / Producer
The Swarm (1978)
Movie
6
Supervising Producer
Viva Knievel! (1977)
Movie
Producer
Flood! (1977)
Movie
Producer
Fire! (1977)
Movie
Producer
Time Travelers (1976)
Movie
6
Creator / Producer
The Swiss Family Robinson (1975)
TV
Producer / Story
Adventures of the Queen (1975)
Movie
Producer / Action Director
The Towering Inferno (1974)
Movie
6.67
Original Series Creator
Lost in Space (1973)
Movie
Producer / Second Unit Director
The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
Movie
4.25
Director / Story / Producer
City Beneath the Sea (1971)
Movie
Creator / Producer / Director / Story
Land of the Giants (1968)
TV
9
Creator / Producer / Director / Story
The Time Tunnel (1966)
TV
7
Creator / Producer
Lost in Space (1965)
TV
2
Creator / Director / Writer
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964)
TV
6
Director / Screenplay
Five Weeks in a Balloon (1962)
Movie
Producer / Screenplay / Director / Story
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1961)
Movie
Director / Producer / Screenplay
The Lost World (1960)
Movie
Screenplay / Producer / Story
The Big Circus (1959)
Movie
Writer / Producer / Associate Producer / Director
The Story of Mankind (1957)
Movie
4
Director / Producer / Writer
The Animal World (1956)
Movie
Producer
Dangerous Mission (1954)
Movie
Writer / Director / Producer
The Sea Around Us (1953)
Movie
Producer
A Girl in Every Port (1952)
Movie
Associate Producer
Where Danger Lives (1950)
Movie
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Information
Known ForProduction
GenderMale
Birthday1916-06-12
Deathday1991-11-02 (75 years old)
Birth PlaceNew York City, United States
RelationshipsSheila Allen (1974 - 1991)
CitizenshipsUnited States
AwardsAcademy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film
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