Gerald Patrick "Jerry" Mathers was born in Sioux City, Iowa.
Mathers is best known for his role as a child on the CBS/ABC television show,
“Leave It To Beaver” from 1957-1963. He made his first commercial at age 2
for PET Milk and was a model for a department store ad at the young age as
well. Jerry Mathers later became a successful banker and real estate investor.
In 1981, Mathers worked as a disc jockey at KEZY-AM radio in Anaheim, California.