Jerry Mathers

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Jerry Mathers began his legendary acting career at age two. His early film appearances were alongside some of the industries best known performers, such as Shirley McLaine, Bob Hope and John Forsythe. Jerry Mathers was a favorite of director Alfred Hitchcock.

Generations of Americans and people throughout the world are familiar with Jerry Mathers. He has one of the highest "Q" ratings, for recognizability of a name and race in the United States. Personal fans and friends of Jerry Mathers include President Ronald Reagan, Ted Turner, Steven Speilberg, George Foreman, Cher, Ron Howard, and many other prominent individuals.

After much success as a model in the print media, Jerry Mathers was asked to appear on Ed Wynn's weekly television show, which sparked his acting career. In 1955, he was recruited by Alfred Hitchcock for his movie "The Trouble With Harry," which starred John Forsythe and Shirley McLaine in her first film appearance. From there, Jerry Mathers' career took off and he began appearing in several movies such as "Christmas in Connecticut," also with John Forsythe; "The Seven Little Foys" and "That Certain Feeling" with Bob Hope; and "Deep Six" and "Men of The Fighting Lady," which starred Alan Ladd and Walter Pidgeon. Jerry Mathers was now an accomplished film star.

In 1957, at the age of eight, Jerry Mathers became the only above-the-credits star in the role of Beaver Cleaver in the popular sitcom "Leave It To Beaver." It was the first time in television history that a child actor was given such a credit. Jerry Mathers also was one of the first television stars to be given a percentage of the show's merchandising rights, which still provides an amazing amount of income forty years later! The sitcom was a huge success and ran for six years, airing 234 episodes. The syndication ended in 1963.

Being a high school principal, Jerry Mathers' father encouraged him to make education a priority. He finished his high school education and simultaneously experimented with a career in recording. With his group, "Beaver and The Trappers," he released two records on the Atlantic label, which topped charts in several states. Jerry Mathers continued with a traditional education and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy from the University of California, Berkeley.

Jerry Mathers began a successful career in investment and real estate development using his savings from his early acting career. Although he was offered many roles in both television and film, he declined to accept. Now the father of three, and an actor who has earned a very wholesome reputation among his fans, he is sensitive to today's perception of family values.

In 1982, Jerry Mathers was requested by Universal Television and his former cast members to return to his acting career as Beaver Cleaver in the made-for-TV movie "Still The Beaver." Reluctant, it was explained by certain members of the Teamsters Union that without Jerry Mathers, the movie, which had already been funded, could not be made. Members of the union would not have a job. Jerry Mathers agreed to do the film. The show was rated in the top ten movies of the week and served as a pilot for the series The New Leave It To Beaver, which ran for 108 episodes. Jerry Mathers has occasionally revisited television when called by friends, making selected appearances on shows like "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "Saturday Night Live," "Super Bloopers and Practical Jokes," "Married With Children," and other programs.

Due to Jerry Mathers having a merchandising clause in his 1957 contract, he created a line of Jerry Mathers merchandise in cooperation with Universal Studios. In October, Universal will begin a worldwide merchandising effort with a catalog of items called "Leave It To Beaver - Neat Stuff." Both projects are headed for a major international promotional campaign, as they coincide with this summer's 40th anniversary of "Leave It To Beaver."

Jerry Mathers is one of America's most requested speakers at national conventions concerning the emotional state of the American family in the 2000's compared to the mythic Cleaver's of the 1950's.

Jerry Mathers still considers various film and television projects, but will not tarnish an image which has made him internationally known and his family both on and off camera financially secure. Projects concerning dysfunctional families or those with questionable moral guidelines are rejected on a regular basis. Ward and June Cleaver would expect nothing less!

Jerry Mathers - an icon of generations - is available for select appearances at your next corporate event! Contact us today to book an appearance.

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