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Anthony Lee Dow (13 April 1945, Hollywood, California[1]–27 July 2022[2]), better known as Tony Dow, was the visual effects producer for the Doctor Who TV movie.
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He was, however, best known for his starring acting role as Wallace "Wally" Cleaver, the title character's older brother, on the long-running American situation comedy, Leave It to Beaver (1957-1963). He reprised this role in a reunion special and a sequel series from 1983 to 1989.
Dow was also the visual effects supervisor for Babylon 5, and special effects producer for the sci-fi comedy The Adventures of Captain Zoom in Outer Space. In addition, he directed episodes of Babylon 5, Swamp Thing and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He acted in, wrote, directed and produced many other films, television specials, and series. A former junior Olympics diving champion, he was married twice and was the father of one child.