Jerry Mathers

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Characters played by Jerry Mathers

Theodore 'Beaver' Cleaver — Leave It to Beaver (1957)

Central protagonist whose adventures and school life drive the narrative. He attends Grant Ave. Grammar School and navigates childhood troubles with friends like Larry Mondello and Gilbert Bates.

Deputy Henry Thomas Watts — The Girl, the Gold Watch & Dynamite (1981)

Sheriff's deputy assisting in investigations and providing comedic law enforcement moments.

Child at Finale (uncredited) — Son of Paleface (1952)

Uncredited child appearing in the ending scene.

Petey Atlas — The Shadow on the Window (1957)

Young son of Tony and Linda. He witnesses his mother's abduction, becomes traumatized and wanders off, is found by truckers, and remains in shock until he emerges from it upon seeing his mother safe.

Norman Taylor — That Certain Feeling (1956)

An orphan whom Larry intends to adopt, Norman arrives at the penthouse while Larry is away. Dignan is initially impressed by the adoption plan, but objects when he learns Larry is interested in the publicity. Norman is part of the family Dignan and Dunreath choose to build together at the story's end.

Career Overview

Jerry Mathers has 36 screen credits in a career dating back to 1952. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Girl, the Gold Watch, & Everything Series with 1 titles. Signature works include Leave It to Beaver, The Trouble with Harry, Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
36
Birth Date
1948-06-02
Birth Place
Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q665358), public domain (CC0).