Jerry Mathers

Birth Name:

Gerald Patrick Mathers

Birth Place:

Sioux City, Iowa, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Soundtrack

Received a Young Artist Award in 1984 for his work on "Leave It To Beaver․"
Has supported various diabetes awareness organizations since being diagnosed with the disease in the 1990s
Graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy
Is the older brother of Hollywood actor Jim Mathers
Quote: "'Beaver' is the best thing that has ever happened to me․ It's made my life․ It's something that I can be proud of․"
First TV gig was in a Pet Condensed Milk commercial in 1950
Is a licensed broadcaster of the Federal Communications Commission
Snagged the starring role on "Leave It To Beaver" after telling producers he'd rather be at his Cub Scout meeting

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