Jim Mathers


James Mathers is an American cinematographer and former child actor. He is the younger brother of Jerry Mathers, who is known for his title role in Leave It to Beaver.

Biography

Mathers was born in Los Angeles, California, and appeared under the name "Jimmy Mathers" in several TV and film productions between 1961 and 1968. He is best known for his recurring role in Ichabod and Me playing Benjie Major, the young son of Bob Major, who just purchased a small-town newspaper.

He attended film school and held various staff and freelance roles in film production, eventually specializing in cinematography. He founded two film production companies, The Migrant FilmWorkers and Jim Mathers Film Company.
Mathers has served as the director of photography on over 30 feature and made-for-TV films and has been involved with six TV series from inception through their first season.
He is the president and co-founder of the nonprofit educational cooperative "The Digital Cinema Society," a group dedicated to the industry's informed integration of new technology.

Acting career

  • The Darkness.... Edward "Eddie" Shrote /...
  • Adam-12....
  • My Three Sons.... Norman
  • O.K. Crackerby!.... Eddie Malone
  • The Munsters.... The 2nd Boy
  • Bewitched.... Marshall Burns
  • The New Interns .... Freddie
  • Mail Order Bride .... Matt Boley
  • Wagon Train.... Oldest Hooper Orphan
  • Summer Magic .... Peter Carey
  • Ichabod and Me.... Benjie Major