Irwin Allen
Born: 1916-06-12
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
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 Poseidon Adventure
The Towering Inferno
Lost in Space
The Swarm
Beyond the Poseidon Adventure
Music by John Williams
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
The Sea Around Us
The Lost World
Time Travelers
Top Movie Credits
The Poseidon Adventure
Second Unit Director
The Towering Inferno
Action Director
Lost in Space
Screenplay
The Swarm
Producer
Beyond the Poseidon Adventure
Producer
Music by John Williams
Self - Producer, The Poseidon Adventure, The Towering Inferno (archive footage)
The Sea Around Us
Producer
The Lost World
Producer
Time Travelers
Producer