About
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.
Filmography
Lost in Space1998 · Screenplay
Outrage!1986 · Producer
Cave-In!1983 · Producer
Terror at Alcatraz1982 · Executive Producer
Aliens From Another Planet1982 · Director, Writer
The Night the Bridge Fell Down1980 · Producer
The Memory of Eva Ryker1980 · Producer
When Time Ran Out...1980 · Producer
Beyond the Poseidon Adventure1979 · Producer, Director
Hanging by a Thread1979 · Producer
The Swarm1978 · Director, Producer
Viva Knievel!1977 · Supervising Producer
Flood!1977 · Producer
Fire!1977 · Producer
Time Travelers1976 · Producer
The Swiss Family Robinson1975 · Producer
Adventures of the Queen1975 · Producer, Story
The Towering Inferno1974 · Producer, Action Director
Lost in Space1973 · Original Series Creator
The Poseidon Adventure1972 · Producer, Second Unit Director