Jerry Mathers Biography

Fast Facts

• 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