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.
Irwin Allen has 60 screen credits in a career dating back to 1950. Their work is anchored in the The Poseidon Adventure Collection universe with 2 titles. Signature works include Lost in Space, Land of the Giants, The Towering Inferno. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
