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Jerry Mathers Biography (Actor)

Birthday: June 2, 1948 (Gemini)

Born In: Sioux City, Iowa

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Gerald Patrick ‘Jerry’ Mathers is an American actor well known for a variety of roles on television, film, and stage. A former child star, he became popular for portraying the role of Theodore ‘Beaver’ Cleaver in the TV series ‘Leave It to Beaver’ for six seasons. He played the younger son of the suburban couple June and Ward Cleaver, and the brother of Wally Cleaver. The series was broadcast in more than 80 countries in 40 languages. Mathers developed a strong personal relationship with his co-stars Tony Dow, who played his brother, and Barbara Billingsley, who played his mother. He was close to Billingsley until her death in 2010. After the show ended, Mathers attended high school and also served in the Air Force National Guard, where he was mistakenly reported as killed in the Vietnam War. Following his return to civilian life, he went to college to complete his education. He then explored a few business venues; he owned and operated a catering company in California and was involved in real estate business for a while. However, he was soon back in the entertainment business when he reprised his role of ‘Beaver’ along with most of the original cast members in the TV reunion film, ‘Still the Beaver.’

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Birthday: June 2, 1948 (Gemini)

Born In: Sioux City, Iowa

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Also Known As: Gerald Patrick Jerry Mathers

Age: 77 Years, 77 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Teresa Modnick (m. 2011), Diana Piatt (m. 1974–1982), Rhonda Mathers (m. ?–1997)

siblings: Jim Mathers, Susie Mathers

children: Gretchen Mathers, Mercedes Mathers, Noah Mathers

Born Country: United States

Actors American Men

Height: 5'7" (170 cm), 5'7" Males

U.S. State: Iowa

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  What is Jerry Mathers known for?

  Jerry Mathers is best known for his role as Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver in the classic TV show "Leave It to Beaver."

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  What happened to Jerry Mathers after "Leave It to Beaver?"

  After "Leave It to Beaver," Jerry Mathers continued to act in various TV shows and films, as well as pursuing a career in real estate.

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  Is Jerry Mathers still acting?

  Yes, Jerry Mathers still occasionally acts in TV shows and movies, though he is not as active in the entertainment industry as he once was.

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Jerry Mathers was born on June 2, 1948, in Sioux City, Iowa to Norm and Marilyn Mathers. His father was the principal of a high school and later became a school district executive in Los Angeles. Mathers grew up in Rock Rapids in northwest Iowa, US. He has a younger sister, Susie Mathers McSweeney, and a younger brother Jimmy Mathers, who were both child actors.

Mathers did a commercial for a department store when he was a two-year-old. He also acted in a PET milk commercial with comedian Ed Wynn. This opened up opportunities for him to get roles in TV series and films.Continue Reading Below