Did Tony Dow serve in the military?

Tony Dow the actor who played America’s big brother as the oldest sibling Wally Cleaver on the television classic Leave It To Beaver, died today.

He was 77 years old

Did Tony Dow serve in the military?

Dow’s career began when he won the role of Wally Cleaver in Leave It to Beaver at a casting call despite having absolutely no acting experience.

Dow appeared on Leave It to Beaver for six years until the show ended in 1963. Following that, he appeared on several additional television programs, including My Three Sons, Dr. Kildare, The Greatest Show on Earth, Never Too Young, and Mr. Novak in three distinct roles on five episodes.

He then performed in a couple more TV shows before joining the National Guard from 1965 to 1968.

Dow returned to acting and made guest appearances on various TV series during the 1970s, while also working in construction, studying journalism, and filmmaking.

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