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.’