Irwin Allen

Personal Info

Known For

Production

Known Credits

3

Gender

Male

Birthday

1916-06-12

Day of death

1991-11-02 (75 years old)

Place of Birth

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

  • The Merv Griffin Show

    The Merv Griffin Show

  • Music by John Williams

    Music by John Williams

  • Inside 'the Swarm'

    Inside 'the Swarm'