Barbara Lillian Billingsley was an American film, television, voice and stage actress who departed this life at the age of 94 due to Polymyalgia. She is best known for her role of June Cleaver on the television series "Leave It to Beaver" and its sequel "Still the Beaver" (1985–88, retitled in season two as “The New Leave It to Beaver”). However, her acting career spanned over thirty years. Born ... more
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Join MemoriesArleen Calma She attended Los Angeles Junior College
Starred in the sci-fi film "Invaders from Mars"
Billingsley starred as Jive Lady in "Airplane"
Arleen Calma She landed a contract with MGM Studios
Arleen Calma The production of the show ended the "Leave It to Beaver"
Married to Dr. William S. Mortensen from 1959 to 1981
She reprised her role as June Cleaver in the "Leave It to Beaver," reunion television movie entitled "Still the Beaver" in 1983
Arleen Calma Married to Roy Kellino from 1953 to 1956
Her final role is "Secret Santa"
Arleen Calma Born 1915 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Barbara Billingsley on speaking "jive" in "Airplane"
She won a co-starring role in the sitcom "Professional Father"
Billingsley had her first guest–starring role on an episode of "The Abbott and Costello Show"
Barbara Billingsley interview with Brad Lemack
Arleen Calma Married to Glenn Billingsley, Sr.
Barbara passed away of polymyalgia at her home in Santa Monica, California, on October 16, 2010, at the age of 94
Her first supporting role in "Three Guys Named Mike"
Starred in "The Bad and the Beautiful"
Arleen Calma She retired from acting at age 87
A tribute to Barbara Billingsley
Appeared in two episodes of "The F.B.I."
She made her mark on TV as everyday mother June Cleaver on "Leave It to Beaver"
Billingsley became the voice of Nanny and The Little Train on "Muppet Babies" from 1984 to 1991