Tony Lee Dow (created April 13, 1945) is an American film producer, director and sculptor, and a television celebrity. Dow is famous for his character in the television sitcom “Leave It to Beaver”, which ran in primetime from 1957 to 1963.
Dow is now a serious, and honored sculptor, creating abstract bronze sculptures. I locate the wood in the hills of Topanga Canyon and each bit evolves from my subconscious. I make limited editions of nine bronzes utilizing the lost wax process from forms of the original burl sculpture.” Dow was selected as one of three sculptors to show in the Socit Nationale des Beaux-Arts exhibit, in the Carrousel du Louvre, in Paris, France, in December 2008. He symbolized the Usa delegation, that was composed of artists in the Karen Lynne Gallery. His abstract revealed in the Louvre was titled, “Unarmed Warrior,” a bronze figure of a girl holding a shield.
Television Director, Actor, Film director, Film Producer
Education
Van Nuys High School
Nationality
United States of America
Spouse
Lauren Shulkind (m. 1980), Carol Marlow (m. 1969–1980)
Children
Christopher Dow
Parents
Muriel Montrose, Herbert H. Dow, John Stevens
Nicknames
Tony Lee Dow , Anthony Lee Dow
Awards
Former Child Star Lifetime Achievement Award (1987), Young Artist Awards (1988)
Movies
“Death Scream” (1975), “The Kentucky Fried Movie” (1977),” Beating the Blues” (1998), “High School USA” (1983), “Back to the Beach”, “Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star” (2003)
TV Shows
“Leave It to Beaver” (1957), “My Three Sons” (1964), “Mr. Novak” (1963-1965), “Never Too Young” (1965),“General Hospital” (1975), “Doctor Who”, “Babylon 5”, “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” (1998), ”Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star” (2003)
One of his bronze sculptures was accepted at 2008's Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts, a 150-year-old art show staged annually at the Louvre in Paris, France.
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In 2007, the 62-year-old Dow, the 59-year-old Jerry Mathers and 91-year-old Barbara Billingsley celebrated the 50th anniversary of Leave It to Beaver (1957) by reuniting and inaugurating the 24-hour TV-Land marathon.
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Is a modern art sculptor, and is represented exclusively by Karen Lynne Gallery in Beverly Hills. One of his bronze pieces is on display in the backyard garden of his one-time TV mom Barbara Billingsley. Now a grandfather, Tony and his wife Lauren live close to Billingsley.
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Lately he is involved in building luxury condominiums.
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In the late 1970s and early 1980s, he re-teamed with his Leave It to Beaver (1957) co-star Jerry Mathers and performed in dinner theatres.
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In the 70s, he attended journalism school while working in contracting and construction.
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Was a junior Olympics diving champion.
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In 1965 he joined the National Guard.
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Son, Christopher T. Dow (Christopher Dow), with Carol Marlow, born 26 March 1973.
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