- Date of Birth: 12 June, 1916
- Place of Birth: New York, New York, U.S.
- Biography: Irwin Allen (June 12, 1916 – November 2, 1991) was a television and film producer nicknamed "The Master of Disaster" for his work in the disaster film genre. He was also notable for creating a number of television series.
Filmography
- Lost in Space (1998)
- Outrage! (1986)
- Alice in Wonderland (1985)
- Cave-In! (1983)
- The Night the Bridge Fell Down (1983)
- Aliens from Another Planet (1982)
- Code Red (1981)
- Code Red (1981)
- The Memory of Eva Ryker (1980)
- When Time Ran Out... (1980)
- Beyond the Poseidon Adventure (1979)
- Hanging by a Thread (1979)
News
Apocalypse flick explodes in multiplexes
dispatch.com –
2009-03-23
LOS ANGELES -- Audiences certainly knew what they wanted during the weekend: Nicolas Cage and the apocalypse. The supernatural thriller Knowing , which stars Cage as an astrophysics professor who determines how to predict monumental catastrophes, made its debut as... ... Full Article
Justin Marks has come on board to rewrite Disney's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Captain Nemo , reports Variety . The remake will serve as an origin story of Nemo as he creates his warship, the Nautilus. ... Full Article
Movies to drive you a little buggy
sun-sentinel.com –
2009-01-05
And so, cinephiles who mark every cultural milestone by selecting an appropriate movie to watch - people, say, who view Chariots of Fire whenever the Olympics are about to start or rent Jesus Christ Superstar every Easter - may find... ... Full Article
Robert Went Blind
associatedcontent.com –
2007-05-15
I spent most of my young years on the heels of my dad, who worked happily in many movie theaters. By the time I was 17, I was assistant manager of a nice, 416 seat theater that had just been... ... Full Article
Things Ive Learned As A Moviemaker
moviemaker.com –
2007-02-03
You've got to believe in the story.I think you've got to really believe in the story for a film to truly move people. It has to sink into your brain and body so you can relate to what the... ... Full Article
DVD Review: Alice in Wonderland (1985)
the-trades.com –
2006-07-27
Like Lewis Carroll, I have a certain small fondness for little girls named Alice -- particularly when they find themselves caught up in a phantasmagorical adventure. ... Full Article


Irwin Allen interview #1
Irwin Allen's "City Beneath the Sea" Unaired Pilot
Irwin Allen interview #2
Irwin Allen's Time Travelers - Opening