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Wally beaver and eddie haskell1/1/2024 ![]() “He was a terrific guy, he was a terrific actor and his character is probably one that will last forever,” Dow told The Associated Press on Monday. He constantly kissed up to adults and kicked down at his peers, usually in the same scene, and was the closest thing the wholesome show had to a villain. Ken Osmond’s Eddie Haskell stood out among many memorable characters on the classic family sitcom “Leave it to Beaver,” which ran from 1957 to 1963 on CBS and ABC, but had a decades-long life of reruns and revivals.Įddie was the best friend of Tony Dow’s Wally Cleaver, big brother to Jerry Mathers’ Beaver Cleaver. “He had his family gathered around him when he passed. “He was an incredibly kind and wonderful father,” son Eric Osmond said in a statement. May he rest in peace.LOS ANGELES (AP) - Ken Osmond, who played the two-faced teenage scoundrel Eddie Haskell on TV’s “Leave It to Beaver,” died Monday, his family said. Osmond’s wife of 51 years, Sandy, their two children, and various other family members mourn his death. After that movie, Osmond would occasionally make appearances at nostalgia conventions, collector shows, and festivals. In the movie, Osmond played the father of his former character, Eddie Haskell. The beloved actor joined the cast of the “Leave It to Beaver” movie in 1997. In 1983, he joined some of his old co-stars to reunite in “The New Leave It to Beaver.” In the series, Osmond’s sons Christian and Eric portrayed the sons of Eddie Haskell (Osmond’s character). Eventually, he retired, earning a medical disability pension from the force. Osmond was wounded in the line of duty three times. He was a skilled member of the vice squad. To help protect his anonymity he grew a mustache. Afterward, he had a few brief roles in the TV shows “Petticoat Junction,” and “The Munsters.” In 1967, he performed his last minor role in “C’mon, Let’s Live a Little,” before joining the Los Angeles Police Department. What Did He Do After “Leave It to Beaver”?Īfter the show ended in 1963, the child star joined the Army for a brief time. He would be completely respectful to the Cleaver mom while bullying Beaver and calling him “squirt.” His best buddy Wally Cleaver would get into trouble from time to time when Haskell convinced him to break a rule or curfew. On the show, Haskell’s horrible shenanigans would smudge the Cleaver name on occasion. His blond, curly hair, hideous sneer, and frightening stance made him an instant sensation. ![]() From there the boys had minor roles in “So Big,” “Good Morning, Miss Dove,” and “Everything But the Truth.” Becoming an Instant SensationĪfter his small part in “Everything But the Truth,” Osmond appeared on the popular shows, “Circus Boy,” “Lassie,” and “Annie Oakley.” Osmond was 14 years old when he scored the role of Eddie Haskell. Osmond and his brother, Dayton were child extras in “Plymouth Adventures,” a Mayflower pilgrim tale. Thanks to her being the classic stage mom, he and his brother got their big break in acting. The father’s job gave the mother (Pearl Hand) access behind the scenes where she would talk to people about her sons. His father Thurman Osmond was a propmaker and studio carpenter. The actor was born on June 3, 1943, in Glendale California. He was loved and will be missed.” His Early Years ![]() Osmond’s son Eric released a statement announcing the actor’s death. At this time there has not been a cause of death listed. He played Eddie Haskell, the smart-alecky sidekick to Wally Beaver. On May 18, 2020, “Leave It to Beaver” star, Ken Osmond passed away.
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