Personal Info
Known For
Production
Gender
Male
June 12, 1916
Died
November 2, 1991 (75 years old)
New York City, New York, USA
Irwin Allen
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.
Known For
Acting
Crew
Lost in Space
Creator
2018
Lost in Space
Screenplay
1998
Alice in Wonderland
Producer
1985
When Time Ran Out...
Producer
1980
Beyond the Poseidon Adventure
Producer, Director
1979
The Swarm
Director, Producer
1978
Viva Knievel!
Supervising Producer
1977
Flood!
Producer
1977
Fire!
Producer
1977
Time Travelers
Producer
1976
The Towering Inferno
Producer, Action Director
1974
The Poseidon Adventure
Producer, Second Unit Director
1972