The script described the character as a "rascal," so they named him Eddie Haskell - Ken Osmond, who played troublemaker Eddie Haskell on ‘Leave It to Beaver’ passed away at home in L.A. on Monday surrounded by family members, he was 76. Actor Jerry Mathers "Beaver," said in real life Ken was the opposite of the character he portrayed, he was the best actor in the cast. | theTV.website/

Remembering Ken Osmond, who passed away on this day 4 years ago. Osmond was both an actor and police officer, best remembered for playing the mischievous Eddie Haskell on #LeaveItToBeaver. He worked on an off as an actor after the show ended and was part of the LAPD from 1970 until 1988. 👮‍♂️ Watch #LeaveItToBeaver weekdays at 11a ET on FETV! 🏡 | FETV