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 47
Movies 39
Producer 23
Writer 9
Director 9
TV Shows 8
self 4
Creator 1
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 / Producer
Beyond the Poseidon Adventure (1979)
Movie
Producer
Hanging by a Thread (1979)
Movie
Director
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 / Action Director
The Towering Inferno (1974)
Movie
6.67
Producer / Second Unit Director
The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
Movie
4.25
Director
City Beneath the Sea (1971)
Movie
Creator / Producer
Lost in Space (1965)
TV
2
Creator / Director / Writer
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964)
TV
6
Producer / Screenplay / Director / Story
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1961)
Movie
Director
The Lost World (1960)
Movie
Director
The Animal World (1956)
Movie
Producer
Dangerous Mission (1954)
Movie
Director / Writer / 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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