In the same interview, Jerry Mathers talked about some of the things he did do for Leave it to Beaver. He said that one episode called for him to crawl into a giant bowl of soup. (4 episodes, 1964-1974) Richard C. Sarafian . He guest-starred in several other westerns, including "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), starring Dick Powell; "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen; "The Deputy" (19591961), starring Henry Fonda; "Branded" (19651966), starring THE RIFLEMAN's Chuck Connors; "Death Valley Days" (19521975), hosted by Robert Taylor; "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood; "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts; and "The Virginian" (19621971), starring James Drury. (19641968), the superhero parody "Batman" (19661968), the espionage series "I Spy" (19651968) and the sci-fi series "V" (19841985). Kim Charney is an American film and television actor. Stohl made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying a cowboy in "Ordeal" (episode 48) and Britt in "Death Trap" (episode 109). On the other hand, Mathers thought it would be humiliating. Nicknamed "The Silver Fox" and "The Duke of Flatbush," he is a former Major League baseball center fielder and left-handed batter who played with the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers, as well as the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants. Toward the end of his career, he had an uncredited stunt role in the Sam Peckinpah film "The Wild Bunch" (1969), and in his final film role, he appeared in the obscure western drama "Smoke in the Wind" (1975). He appeared in many of the most popular series of their eras, including the sci-fi thriller "The Invaders" (19671968), sci-fi mini-series "The Planet of the Apes (1974), the family dramas "Little House on the Prairie" (19741983) and "Highway to Heaven" (19841989), and the sci-fi mystery "The X-Files" (19932002). Lin McCarthy, born Linwood Winder McCarthy, was an American actor who worked primarily in television. He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Mr. Jethroe in "The Hero" (episode 59). Argentina Brunetti, born Argentina Ferrau, was an Argentinian film, television, stage and radio actress, as well as a writer. Ed Blankley in the crime drama "This Man Dawson" (1959) and the Secretary of War in the western war comedy "F Troop" (19651967). He guest-starred in several other western series, including "Laramie" (19591963), starring John Smith and Robert Fuller, "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness, "The Virginian" (19621971), starring James Drury, "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring John McIntyre and Ward Bond, "The Big Valley" (19651969), starring Barbara Stanwyck, and "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts. Baylor was perhaps most familiar in TV westerns, appearing in many of the classic shows of the 1950s and 60s, including "The Lone Ranger" (19491957), "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), "Gunsmoke" (19551975), "Cheyenne" (19561960), "Rawhide" (19591965), "Bonanza" (19591973), "The Virginian" (19631967) and "Death Valley Days" (19621968). She began acting in stock theater as a child, eventually going on to perform on the Broadway stage. Dodd made one guest appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Bessie Steele Weaver in "The Jailbird" (episode 73). "I can go anywhere in the world, and people know me," Mathers has said. Thomas "Tom" Snyder was an American news anchor, as well as radio and television personality who appeared in just three television shows during his 40-year career. He guest-starred in a few popular television shows, including the crime drama "The Untouchables" (19591963) and the suspense series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962). Knapp's film debut was in "Rogue River" (1949), starring Rory Calhoun and Peter Graves. Cornthwaite made guest appearances in numerous other westerns, including "Maverick" (19571962), starring Roger Moore, "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), "Laramie" (19591963), "Wagon Train" (19571965), "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood, "The Virginian" (19621971), "Bonanza" (19591973) and "Gunsmoke" (19551975). As a young man, he roamed the South selling sketches. He also guest-starred in many other popular westerns of the 1950s and 60s, including "Bonanza" (19591973) and "Daniel Boone" (19641970)making several appearances in both, as well as "Yancy Derringer" (19581959), "Cheyenne" (19551963), "The Virginian" (19621971) and "Gunsmoke" (19551975). Mathers didnt let the fame change him, though. Stanley Adams was an American actor and screenwriter. She also guest-starred in the westerns "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness, and "The Big Valley" (19651969), starring Barbara Stanwyck. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in "The Apartment" (1960). Alice Backes was an American actress who appeared in 80 movies and television shows in a career spanning nearly 50 years. Connors and Drysdale made one guest appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Warren in "Skull" (episode 124). True Theater" (19531962) and "Perry Mason" (19571966). Little did I realize that it was just beginning." She was certainly right on target! Carter appeared in many television shows from the late 1950's through late 1980's. He also was a regular character in the Carroll O'Connor spin-off, "Archie Bunker's Place." Fredericks made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Steve in "The Boarding House" (episode 22). Hinn also had a few film roles, including a stableman in the western "Gun Fever" (1958), starring Mark Stevens, Joe Dobbs in the dramatic comedy "The Reivers" (1969), starring Steve McQueen, and an uncredited rifle range attendant in the action film "The Mechanic" (1972), starring Charles Bronson. Morris Ankrum, born Morris Nussbaum, was a character actor in American radio, television and film. He has appeared in more than 200 television shows and movies in a career spanning 50 years. He spent his younger years in California as one of four children. Mathers is best known for his role in the television sitcom Leave It to Beaver, originally broadcast from 1957 to 1963, in which he played Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver, the younger son of the suburban couple June and Ward Cleaver. Mendoza in the Disney adventure series "Zorro" (19571959). [7] During his high school years, Mathers had a band called Beaver and the Trappers. Hutton also had acting roles in a few films, including the western "Gunfight at the O.K. In the mid-1940s he embarked on an acting career full-time. She also guest-starred in numerous westerns, including "The Lone Ranger" (19491957), "The Restless Gun" (19571959), "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961) , "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), in which she had a recurring role as Ovie Swenson, "Bonanza" (19591973) and "The Virginian" (19621971). In 2000, he received the Austin Film Festival's Distinguished Screenwriter Award. She made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Mrs. Svenson "The Vision" (episode 66). 11. Randall made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Curge Palmer in "The Gaucho" (episode 14) and Marshal Dixon in "The Grasshopper" (episode 63). He made his film debut in "How Green Was My Valley" (1941). He has appeared in nearly 90 movies and television shows during a career spanning more than 60 years. In 1957, a second show, "Captain Penny's Fun House," was spun off to showcase Penfound's character. Carpenter appeared in several popular series of the 1950s and 60s, including "G.E. She hosted her own radio show during the early 1940s. He was typecast as the heavy and is perhaps best-remembered for his portrayal of Danny in "The Virginian" (19621971), starring James Drury. Brewster made guest appearances in many other popular series of the 50s and 60s, including "Perry Mason" (19571966) and "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964). 2004. Kroeger made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Ansel Bain in "Closer than a Brother" (episode 98). Guth has guest-starred in many popular television shows of the 1950s through the 80s, including the police action series "Highway Patrol" (19551959), the adventure series "Route 66" (19601964), the crime drama "The Untouchables" (19591963), the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), the sci-fi thriller "The Invaders" (19671968), the family comedy "Happy Days" (19741984), and the long-running family drama "Little House on the Prairie" (19741983). Michael Morgan is an actor who has worked primarily in television. He studied theater arts at the Martha Oatman School in Los Angeles and made his Broadway debut in 1943. Robert Culp was an American actor, screenwriter and director who had a prolific career spanning six decades. He also made numerous television appearances, frequently in Westerns, including "The Lone Ranger" (19501953), "The Gene Autry Show" (1950), "Dick Tracy (1950), "Hopalong Cassidy" (1952), "Death Valley Days" (1952) and his final role in "Petrocelli" (1971). She began her career in film during the early 1940s, eventually making the transition to television, where she became known as "television's favorite homewrecker." Later he relocated to California and studied acting at the Pasadena Playhouse. February 16, 2016 at 6:03 pm. He eventually made his way to New York, where he soon began performing on Broadway. He debuted in the film "Blackboard Jungle" (1955) following his signing with MGM. Lynch guest-starred in a variety of crime dramas throughout his career, including "M Squad" (19571960), "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), "The Untouchables" (19591963), "Adam12" (19681975), "Mannix" (19671975), "The Streets of San Francisco" (19721977) and "Barnaby Jones" (19731980). Avery made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Leona Bartell in "The Baby Sitter" (episode 52). He appeared in many other popular westerns, including "Gunsmoke" (19551975), "Maverick" (19571962), "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), "The Deputy" (19591961), "Bat Masterson" (19581961), in which he had a recurring role as Wyatt Earp, "Rawhide" (19591966), "Laramie" (19591963), "Bonanza" (19591973), and "The Rounders" (19661967), in which he had a starring role as Ben Jones . Lindsey used his celebrity to support philanthropic interests, including raising more than $1-mln over a period of 17 years for the Alabama Special Olympics through the George Lindsey Celebrity Weekend and Golf Tournament, which was held in Montgomery. William "Billy" Hughes, born William Eugene Hughes, was an American actor who worked primarily in television. He directed various westerns, including "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963) and "Gunsmoke" (19551975). Despite his European heritage, X Brands is best-remembered for his portrayals of Native American characters, particularly Pahoo-Ka-Ta-Wah in the western "Yancy Derringer" (19581959), co-starring Jock Mahoney and Kevin Hagen. He made guest appearances in several popular series, including "The Loretta Young Show" (19531961), "Bat Masterson" (19591960) and "Perry Mason" (19571966). As most people know, Tony Dow was my big brother on Leave it to Beaver. Wilson anglicized his Italian name, concerned that he would be typecast for it. Following a standout performance in a theater production of Garson Kanin's "Born Yesterday," Sorenson was signed by a talent agent. Garwood made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Smith in "Blood Brothers" (episode 35) and Tom Coleman in "Sins of the Father" (episode 70). He was a prolific actor best-known for his roles in the Peckinpah classics, "The Wild Bunch" (1969) and "Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia" (1974). He guest-starred in several other westerns, including "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness; "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone; "Maverick" (19571962), starring Jack Kelly and James Garner; and "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood. Spencer guest-starred in Rod Serling's iconic anthology series "The Twilight Zone" (19591964) and several TV westerns, including "Cheyenne" (19551963), starring Clint Walker; and "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts. One could dismiss it as a casting gimmick, but the . In 1989, Corby receive the Golden Boot award for her significant contributions to the western genre. In a small number of episodes, Benson played credited roles, including Mills in "The Actress" (episode 94), Merar in "The Score is Even" (episode 105) and a prison guard in "Requiem at Mission Springs" (episode 164). A year earlier, in 1957, he appeared in "Tomahawk Trail" (1957), playing Pvt. Paul Carr made four guest appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying different characters in each episode. Earle Hodgins was a prolific American character actor in film and television. 2009 Odd Job Jack 2006 Robbie the. He became well-known to mainstream America with his many appearances on late night talk shows hosted by Jack Paar, Arthur Godfrey, and later Johnny Carson. (1971). In 1981, he worked as a disc jockey at KEZY radio in Anaheim, California. Born: 2-Jun-1948 Birthplace: Sioux City, IA. He appeared in more than 40 movies and television shows in just over a decade. He guest-starred in many popular television shows of the 1950s through the 80s, including the anthology series "Playhouse 90" (19561960), the macabre family comedy "The Addams Family" (19641966), the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), the war drama "Combat!" He soon branched out to the New York stage and made his Broadway debut with a small role in the hit musical "Finian's Rainbow." He guest-starred in the family comedy starring a talking horse, "Mister Ed" (19581966), the short-lived comedy series "Oh, Those, Bells" (1962), in which he had a recurring role as Henry Slocum, the family comedy "Dennis the Menace" (19591963), the crime drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), starring Raymond Burr, and the family series "Lassie" (19541974). John Dehner was an American actor of radio, film and television. Coburn received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Glen Whitehouse in the film "Affliction" (1997), in addition to nominations from both the Screen Actors Guild and the Independent Spirit Awards. Colman has guest-starred in numerous TV series in virtually every major genre. TV Guide, June 28th, 1958 Master Jerry Mathers who is 65 pounds dripping wet and is by his own admission, known a heckuva lot better as TV's Beaver Theodore Cleaver, recently submitted to an interview on what it's like to be 10 years old and the star of your own successful television show. Frequently Ask Questions Don Grady. He lent his voice to more than 300 radio programs. He appeared in more than 150 movies and television shows in a career spanning nearly 40 years. He had several memorable film roles, including Capt. He appeared in more than 60 movies and television shows during a career spanning 30 years. Anders also appeared in the "Chinatown" sequel, "The Two Jakes" (1990). She guest-starred in several popular television shows of the 1950s and 60s, including the crime drama "Dragnet" (19511959), the mystery action series "Peter Gunn" (19581961), the comedy "Hazel" (19611966), the suspense anthology series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962) and the family comedy "My Three Sons" (19601972). He has also provided his voice for a few Disney characters, including Lafayette in "The AristoCats" (1970) and Trigger in "Robin Hood" (1973). I didn't do any other series, but I had done a lot of movies and things like that so, in fact, every year it was a question whether we would come back for the next year 'cause you had to be picked up. There were multiple famous guest stars. Taylor came to Hollywood in 1946 and worked on the stage at the Pasadena Playhouse for four years. In later years, Tamiroff appeared in "Touch of Evil," the original screen version of "Ocean's Eleven" and "Topkapi." When she was a teenager, she broke into show business on Broadway, performing in "Peter Pan" (1954) opposite Mary Martin and was later tapped by Jerome Robbins to be one of the principal dancers in the film adaptation of "West Side Story" (1961). Although most of his early roles were uncredited, Barcroft went on to become one of the most recognizable faces in the western movie genre, often typecast as the villain. Mathers noted that the Leave It to Beaver phenomenon is worldwide. Baer made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Walter Mathers in "A Matter of Faith" (episode 34) and Neff Parker in "A Friend in Need" (episode 123). Most of his acting roles in television were in westerns and crime dramas, including "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), starring Efrem Zimbalist, Jr., "Perry Mason" (19571966), starring Raymond Burr, "The Fugitive" (19631967), starring David Janssen, "Adam-12" (19681975), starring Martin Milner and Kent McCord, "The Blue Knight" (19751976), starring George Kennedy, and "Police Story" (19731977), starring Scott Brady, Mel Scott and Don Meredith. In the 1960s, he was a local news anchor in Cleveland, Philadelphia, New York City and Los Angeles. Despite his Middle Eastern heritage, Ansara was often cast as a Native American in his early career. David M. Rodman appeared in one episode of THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Merar in "First Wages" (episode 112). One of seven actors to play the role of the blacksmith, he appeared in "Duel of Honor" (episode 7) and "The Sister" (episode 9). He also guest-starred in several other popular westerns of the 1950s and 60s, including "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood, "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring Ward Bond and later John McIntire, "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness, and "Laredo" (1965), starring Neville Brand. Raymond Bailey was an American stage, television and film actor. Lea made one apprearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Marge Crandell in "Smoke Screen" (episode 68). Jan Stine, born Jan Russell Stine, was an American actor who primarily worked in television. He guest-starred in numerous other westerns, including "Maverick" (19571962), "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), "Laramie" (19591963), "The Deputy" (19591961), "Cheyenne" (19551963), "Bonanza" (19591973), "Rawhide" (19591966), "Branded" (19651966), "Death Valley Days" (19521975) and "Gunsmoke" (19551975). He appeared in more than 120 movies and television shows during a career spanning almost 30 years. in plays by Ibsen, Chekhov, Shaw, Gorky and Schnitzler. In 1929, he made his debut on Broadway, appearing in the original cast in the productions "Haiti" (1938), "Cabin in the Sky" (1940) and "St. Louis Woman" (1946). Hoy's most famous role was the recurring character of Joe Butler in the western series "The High Chaparral" (19671971). James Drury is an American actor in television and film. Colclough in the war drama "The Young Lions" (1958), starring Marlon Brando, Montgomery Clift, Dean Martin and Hope Lange. Gerald Patrick Mathers is an American actor best known for his role in the television sitcom Leave It to Beaver, originally broadcast from 1957 to 1963, in which he played the protagonist Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver, the younger son of the suburban couple June and Ward Cleaver and the younger brother of Wally Cleaver. he also played the role of the convict Jake in Woody Allen's comedic crime caper "Take the Money and Run" (1969). Many of his early film roles were uncredited as he began his career playing a variety of juvenile bit parts. He emigrated to Berlin in 1923, then moved to Paris, eventually embarking for the United States in the wake of the Nazi's rising influence in Europe. He also guest-starred in "Hopalong Cassidy" (19521954), starring William Boyd, "The Lone Ranger" (19491957), starring Clayton Moore, "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), starring Dale Robertson, "The Deputy" (19591961), starring Henry Fonda, and "Daniel Boone" (19641970), starring Fess Parker. Henry Amargo, born Enrique Amargo, was an American television and film actor. Jolley made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Joe in "Hostages to Fortune" (episode 160). He also guest-starred in many iconic westerns of the 1950s and 60s, including "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring Ward Bond and later John McIntire, and "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone, "The Restless Gun" (19571959), starring John Payne and Dan Blocker, "Wichita Town" (19591960), starring Joel McCrea, "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), starring Dick Powell, and "Law of the Plainsman" (1959), starring Michael Ansara as Sam Buckheart (a character he also portrayed on THE RIFLEMAN). Jerry played the role of Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver, the younger son of the suburban couple . Daley made one guest appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Sam in "Eddie's Daughter" (episode 46). Forest also appeared in "Branded" (19651966), the Chuck Connors follow-on hit series after THE RIFLEMAN. She borrowed the stage name Amanda from another friend who was a professional dancer and with whom she appeared in several musicals. Bill Quinn was an American actor whose early career began in the 1920's in silent films and ended with the 1989 science fiction film, "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier." He has appeared in nearly 100 movies and television shows during his 40-year career. He guest-starred in several other westerns, including "The Lone Ranger" (19491957), starring Clayton Moore; "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), starring Hugh O'Brian; "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), starring Dale Robertson; "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen; and "Maverick" (19571962), starring Jack Kelly and James Garner. He appeared in 120 movies and television shows in a career spanning more than 30 years. Frequently cast in westerns, he appeared in two classic John Ford films,"The Horse Soldiers," with William Holden, and "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance." He appeared in 11 movies and television shows during a one-decade career as an actor. Cook guest-starred in one episode of THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Andy Carr in "Sheer Terror" (episode 113). Walcott appeared in numerous films. He also appeared in musicals and dramas, with a notable portrayal of Mitch in "A Streetcar Named Desire" (194950), co-starring Uta Hagen and Anthony Quinn. G. Barnes Circus, and performing in an act with seven tigers at Jungleland in Thousand Oaks, California. Born in Clarksville, Tennessee in 1912, in his early life Watts was a high-school teacher and worked in local theater and tent shows. Gerson made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Ellie Aikens in "The Hangman" (episode 76). He appeared in more than 300 movies and television shows during his 50-year career. His most well-known and lovable character was Uncle Joe Carson, who appeared in all 222 episodes of "Petticoat Junction," (1963-1970), 17 episodes of "Green Acres" (1965-1969), and, in 1968, three episodes of "The Beverly Hillbillies" (1962-1971). Bert Stevens, born Malcolm Byron Stevens and older brother of Barbara Stanwyck, was a prolific American actor who worked primarily in film. Karl Swenson was an American actor of theater, radio, film and television whose career spanned more than 35 years. Born in Syria, Ansara immigrated to the United States at the age of two. When he had speaking parts, he usually appeared as a bearded villain. Oddo made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Schuette in "New Orleans Menace" (episode 10). Space made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying the conductor in "The Grasshopper" (episode 63). He guest-starred in several popular television shows, including "Leave It to Beaver" (19571963) and "My Three Sons" (19601972). Osmond guest-starred in many popular television shows, including the medical drama "Dr. Kildare" (19611966), Rod Serling's iconic anthology series "The Twilight Zone" (19591964), the adventure drama "It Takes a Thief" (19681970), the police drama "Mod Squad" (19681973), the comedy "The Odd Couple" (19701975), the crime drama anthology series "Police Story" (19731977), the crime drama "Kojak" (19731978), the cop drama "Starsky and Hutch" (19751979) and the murder mystery "Murder, She Wrote" (19841996). McCallum in the suspense drama "Play Misty for Me" (1971), starring Clint Eastwood; the chief in another Clint Eastwood film, "Dirty Harry" (1971), and Father Nuncio in the horror film "The Amityville Horror" (1979), starring James Brolin and Margot Kidder. Summers appeared in 16 episodes of THE RIFLEMAN as Hattie Denton, owner of the General Store. He played the servant to Antony in the historical drama "Julius Caesar" (1953), starring Louis Calhern, Marlon Brando, James Mason and John Gielgud; and he portrayed Wash Perry in the science fiction film "The War of the Worlds" (1953), starring Gene Barry and Ann Robinson He lent his voice to the role of Prince Charming in the classic Disney animated feature "Cinderella" (1950). He also appeared in three episodes of THE RIFLEMAN, playing Floyd Doniger in "The Safe Guard" (episode 8), Tom Benton in "Meeting at Midnight" (episode 74) and Bletch Droshek in "Strange Town" (episode 81). Bartlett guest-starred in many popular television shows of the 1950s through the 70s, including "Father Knows Best" (19541960), the crime drama "M Squad" (19571960), the detective drama "Richard Diamond: Private Detective" (19571960), the crime drama "The Untouchables" (19591963), the suspense anthology series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962), the private detective series "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), Rod Serling's iconic anthology series "The Twilight Zone" (19591964), the family comedy "My Three Sons" (19601972), the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), the western action adventure "The Wild Wild West" (19651969), the police drama "Mod Squad" (19681973) and the adventure drama "It Takes a Thief" (19681970). He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Black Hat Murphy in "The Promoter" (episode 87). He made one guest appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Moss Jackman in "Lou Mallory" (Episode 145). 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