Jerry Mathers

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born: 02/Jun/1948 (Sioux City, Iowa, USA)

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Jerry Mathers, is best known for his role in the television sitcom series "Leave it to Beaver" (1957-1963), in which he starred as Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver, a child living in a somewhat ideal family. The show became a favorite among families, and continues to be aired on reruns on television to this day.

Mathers also starred in the spin off TV series Still the Beaver (1985), reprising his role as Theodore Cleaver. Early movies included "This Is My Love" (1954), "Men of the Fighting Lady" (1954), "The Seven Little Foys" (1955) and "The Trouble with Harry" (1955). Unable to keep up with the acting business as he moved into his teenage years, Mathers retired from it to concentrate on school. He suffered from dyslexia in his early life.

Mathers graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a BA degree in Philosophy in 1974. He began a successful career in real-estate development and banking. In order to pay for this, he used his savings from his acting career. In 1978 he reentered the entertainment business. He has since starred in "Better Luck Tomorrow" (2002) and "Playing Patti" (1998). He has also been in "Sexual Malice" (1994), "Down the Drain" (1990), and "It's Howdy Doody Time" (1987).

Today, he is a highly requested speaker at national conventions where he addresses the emotional state of the American family, using the fabled Cleavers from his early television career. He was married twice, although is now divorced.

(Wikipedia)