Rusty Hamer

Rusty Hamer

Infobox actor
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birthdate = birth date|1947|2|15|mf=y
location = Tenafly, New Jersey
deathdate = death date and age|1990|01|18|1947|02|15|mf=y
deathplace = DeRidder, Louisiana
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homepage =
notable role = Rusty Williams in "Make Room for Daddy"
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Rusty Hamer (February 15, 1947 – January 18, 1990) was an American television actor.

Biography

Born in Tenafly, New Jersey, Hamer grew up on TV as Rusty Williams, the freckle-faced son of TV Dad, Danny Thomas, on "Make Room for Daddy" (1953–1964). As a young 5-year-old child actor his wise-cracking behavior made him a popular character during the show's 335 episode run. Thomas, who could occasionally be spotted trying not to break up inHamer's scenes, would later publicly praise Hamer's extraordinary comic timing.

He attempted a brief return to show business as a medical student (in the show "Danny Thomas in Make Room for Grandaddy", 1970–1971) but the show was cancelled after one season. He appeared occasionally in bit parts on television shows such as "Green Acres", but work became increasingly sporadic.

Death

On January 18, 1990, Hamer died of a single self inflicted gunshot wound to the head from a .357 Magnum, in DeRidder, Louisiana. [Associated Press. [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C0CEEDC1038F933A15752C0A966958260 " Rusty Hamer, Actor, 42"] , "The New York Times", January 20, 1990. Accessed December 17, 2007.]

For his contribution to television, Rusty Hamer has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at 6323 Hollywood Boulevard.

Filmography

* "Fort Ti" (Uncredited, 1953)
* "Dance with Me Henry" (1956)

Television

* "Four Star Playhouse" (1 episode, 1954)
* "The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour" (1 episode, 1958)
* "Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse] (1 episode, 1958)
* "Make Room for Daddy" aka "The Danny Thomas Show" (351 episodes, 1953-1964)
* "The Danny Thomas Hour" (1 episode, 1967)
* "Green Acres" (1 episode, 1969)
* "Make Room for Granddaddy" (24 episodes, 1970-1971)

References

External links

*imdb name|0357608
*tv.com person|62270|Rusty Hamer
* [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=8576 Rusty Hamer at Find a Grave]

Persondata
NAME= Hamer, Rusty
ALTERNATIVE NAMES=
SHORT DESCRIPTION= Actor
DATE OF BIRTH= February 15, 1947
PLACE OF BIRTH= Tenafly, New Jersey
DATE OF DEATH= January 18, 1990
PLACE OF DEATH= DeRidder, Louisiana


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