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.
Produced 32
1980s
- 1986
Outrage!
Producer
- 1985
Alice in Wonderland
Producer
- 1983
Cave-In!
Producer
- 1982
Terror at Alcatraz
Executive Producer
- 1980
The Night the Bridge Fell Down
Producer
The Memory of Eva Ryker
Producer
When Time Ran Out...
Producer
1970s
- 1979
Hanging by a Thread
Producer
- 1978
- 1977
Flood!
Producer
Fire!
Producer
- 1976
Time Travelers
Producer
- 1975
The Swiss Family Robinson
Producer
The Swiss Family Robinson
Producer
Adventures of the Queen
Producer
- 1974
- 1972
- 1971
City Beneath the Sea
Producer
1960s
- 1968
- 1966
- 1965
- 1962
- 1961
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Producer
- 1960
The Lost World
Producer
1950s
- 1959
The Big Circus
Producer
- 1957
The Story of Mankind
Producer, Associate Producer
- 1956
The Animal World
Producer
- 1954
Dangerous Mission
Producer
- 1953
The Sea Around Us
Producer
- 1950
Directed 16
1980s
- 1982
Aliens From Another Planet
Director
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
- 1974
- 1972
- 1971
City Beneath the Sea
Director
1960s
- 1968
- 1966
- 1965
Lost in Space - No Place to Hide
Director
- 1964
- 1962
- 1961
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Director
- 1960
The Lost World
Director
1950s
- 1957
The Story of Mankind
Director
- 1956
The Animal World
Director
- 1953
The Sea Around Us
Director
Wrote 15
1990s
- 1998
1980s
- 1982
Aliens From Another Planet
Writer
1970s
- 1975
Adventures of the Queen
Story
- 1973
Lost in Space
Original Series Creator
- 1971
City Beneath the Sea
Story
1960s
- 1968
- 1966
- 1964
- 1962
- 1961
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Screenplay, Story
- 1960
The Lost World
Screenplay
1950s
- 1959
The Big Circus
Screenplay, Story
- 1957
The Story of Mankind
Writer
- 1956
The Animal World
Writer
- 1953
The Sea Around Us
Writer
Created 6
2010s
- 2018
1970s
- 1975
The Swiss Family Robinson
Creator
1960s
- 1968
- 1966
- 1965
- 1964
Appearances5
1990s
- 1995
The Fantasy Worlds of Irwin Allen
Self (archive footage)
1970s
- 1978
Inside 'the Swarm'
Self
1960s
- 1962
