Birthday
1916-06-12
Died
1991-11-02
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Gender
Male
Known For
Production
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.
Acting Credits
Music by John Williams
Self - Producer, The Poseidon Adventure, The Towering Inferno (archive footage)
