Irwin Allen
ProductionAlso in Creator, Directing, and Writing
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Born June 12, 1916·Died November 2, 1991 (at 75)·New York City, New York, USA·Male
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).
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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.
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the most rated titles across all credits
Filmography
75 credits across 44 titlesProduction
32 creditsCreator
6 creditsDirecting
16 creditsWriting
15 creditsAs self
6 creditsTalk shows, festival coverage and documentary appearances, kept out of the acting list.
