Portrait of Irwin Allen

Irwin Allen

Bio: 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)
Born: Mon, Jun 12 1916
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Sat, Nov 02 1991
Irwin Allen is 75 years old
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Poster of Lost in Space
Lost in Space
Irwin Allen would have been no older than 75 in Lost in Space as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 03 1998
Poster of Outrage!
Outrage!
Irwin Allen was 69 in Outrage! as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Cave-In!
Cave-In!
Irwin Allen was 67 in Cave-In! as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 19 1983
Poster of Terror at Alcatraz
Terror at Alcatraz
Irwin Allen was 66 in Terror at Alcatraz as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 04 1982
Poster of Aliens From Another Planet
Aliens From Another Planet
Irwin Allen was 65 in Aliens From Another Planet as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 10 1982
Poster of The Night the Bridge Fell Down
The Night the Bridge Fell Down
Irwin Allen was 64 in The Night the Bridge Fell Down as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 06 1980
Poster of The Memory of Eva Ryker
The Memory of Eva Ryker
Irwin Allen was 63 in The Memory of Eva Ryker as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 05 1980
Poster of When Time Ran Out...
When Time Ran Out...
Irwin Allen was 63 in When Time Ran Out... as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1980
Poster of Beyond the Poseidon Adventure
Beyond the Poseidon Adventure
Irwin Allen was 62 in Beyond the Poseidon Adventure as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1979
Poster of Hanging by a Thread
Hanging by a Thread
Irwin Allen was 62 in Hanging by a Thread as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 08 1979
Poster of The Swarm
The Swarm
Irwin Allen was 62 in The Swarm as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 1978
Poster of Viva Knievel!
Viva Knievel!
Irwin Allen was 60 in Viva Knievel! as 'Supervising Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1977
Poster of Flood!
Flood!
Irwin Allen was 60 in Flood! as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 05 1977
Poster of Fire!
Fire!
Irwin Allen was 60 in Fire! as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 08 1977
Poster of Time Travelers
Time Travelers
Irwin Allen was 59 in Time Travelers as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 19 1976
Poster of The Swiss Family Robinson
The Swiss Family Robinson
Irwin Allen was 58 in The Swiss Family Robinson as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 15 1975
Poster of Adventures of the Queen
Adventures of the Queen
Irwin Allen was 58 in Adventures of the Queen as 'Producer, Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 1975
Poster of The Towering Inferno
The Towering Inferno
Irwin Allen was 58 in The Towering Inferno as 'Producer, Action Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 1974
Poster of Lost in Space
Lost in Space
Irwin Allen was 57 in Lost in Space as 'Original Series Creator'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 08 1973
Poster of The Poseidon Adventure
The Poseidon Adventure
Irwin Allen was 56 in The Poseidon Adventure as 'Producer, Second Unit Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1972
Poster of City Beneath the Sea
City Beneath the Sea
Irwin Allen was 55 in City Beneath the Sea as 'Director, Story, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1971
Poster of Lost in Space - No Place to Hide
Lost in Space - No Place to Hide
Irwin Allen was 48 in Lost in Space - No Place to Hide as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1965
Poster of Five Weeks in a Balloon
Five Weeks in a Balloon
Irwin Allen was 46 in Five Weeks in a Balloon as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 22 1962
Poster of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Irwin Allen was 45 in Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer, Story'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 12 1961
Poster of The Lost World
The Lost World
Irwin Allen was 44 in The Lost World as 'Screenplay, Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 13 1960
Poster of The Big Circus
The Big Circus
Irwin Allen was 43 in The Big Circus as 'Producer, Story, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 05 1959
Poster of The Story of Mankind
The Story of Mankind
Irwin Allen was 41 in The Story of Mankind as 'Writer, Associate Producer, Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 1957
Poster of The Animal World
The Animal World
Irwin Allen was 39 in The Animal World as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 30 1956
Poster of Dangerous Mission
Dangerous Mission
Irwin Allen was 37 in Dangerous Mission as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 06 1954
Poster of The Sea Around Us
The Sea Around Us
Irwin Allen was 37 in The Sea Around Us as 'Writer, Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 30 1953
Poster of Where Danger Lives
Where Danger Lives
Irwin Allen was 34 in Where Danger Lives as 'Associate Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 16 1950

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Lost in Space
Lost in Space
Irwin Allen would have been no older than 75 in Lost in Space as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 13 2018
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Irwin Allen was 69+ in Alice in Wonderland as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 09 1985
Poster of The Swiss Family Robinson
The Swiss Family Robinson
Irwin Allen was 59+ in The Swiss Family Robinson as 'Producer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 1975
Poster of Land of the Giants
Land of the Giants
Irwin Allen was 52+ in Land of the Giants as 'Director, Producer, Story, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1968
Poster of The Time Tunnel
The Time Tunnel
Irwin Allen was 50+ in The Time Tunnel as 'Director, Producer, Story, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 09 1966
Poster of Lost in Space
Lost in Space
Irwin Allen was 49+ in Lost in Space as 'Producer, Writer, Director, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Irwin Allen was 48+ in Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea as 'Writer, Director, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1964