What is Barbara Billingsley's Net Worth?
Barbara Billingsley, famous for her role as mother June Cleaver on the sitcom "Leave it to Beaver," had a net worth of $12 million at the time of her death in 2010. She was also known for her appearances in films such as "Three Guys Named Mike," "Woman in the Dark," "The Careless Years," and "Airplane!" Billingsley voiced the character Nanny on the animated TV series "Muppet Babies."

Early Life
Barbara Billingsley, born on December 22, 1915, in Los Angeles, California, had a modest upbringing. Her parents, Robert and Lillian Combes, divorced when she was young.
Career Beginnings
Billingsley started her career in showbiz as a stage performer in the revue "Straw Hat." She later became a fashion model in New York City. In 1945, she signed a contract with MGM and moved back to Los Angeles, where she appeared in several uncredited roles in films.

Start of Television Career
In the early 1950s, Billingsley made her first appearances on television in various shows and anthology series. In 1955, she landed her first main role on the sitcom "Professional Father." She continued to appear in different TV shows, including "The Brothers."
Leave it to Beaver
Billingsley became best known for her role as June Cleaver on the sitcom "Leave it to Beaver," which aired from 1957 to 1963. The show was a major hit and ran for six seasons. Billingsley reprised her role in subsequent reunions and spin-offs, including the sequel series "The New Leave it to Beaver."

Further Television Career
In the 1980s, Billingsley returned to television with appearances in shows like "Mork & Mindy" and "The Love Boat." She also voiced the character Nanny on the animated series "Muppet Babies." In the 1990s, she made guest appearances on various sitcoms.
Film Career
Billingsley had a modest film career, with notable roles in films such as "The Argyle Secrets" and "The Careless Years." She gained further recognition for her role in the parody film "Airplane!" and made her final film appearance in the 1997 adaptation of "Leave it to Beaver."

Personal Life and Death
Barbara Billingsley was married three times. She had two sons from her first marriage and was widowed twice. She passed away in 2010 at the age of 94 due to polymyalgia.
Real Estate
In the 1960s, Billingsley purchased an oceanfront home in Malibu, which she later sold. It was recently sold again to football legend Joe Montana for $7.4 million.

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