Irwin Allen
American filmmaker (1916–1991) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Irving Allen.
Irwin Allen (born Irwin O. Cohen, June 12, 1916 – November 2, 1991)[1] 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.[1] 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.
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Born | Irwin O. Cohen (1916-06-12)June 12, 1916 New York City, U.S. |
Died | November 2, 1991(1991-11-02) (aged 75) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery |
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Years active | 1950–1986 |
Known for | Science fiction movies and television series |
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