Rusty Hamer
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| Rusty Hamer | |
| Born | February 15, 1947 Tenafly, New Jersey |
| Died | January 18, 1990) age 42 DeRidder, Louisiana |
| Notable roles | Rusty Williams in Make Room for Daddy |
Rusty Hamer (February 15, 1947 – January 18, 1990) was an American actor.
Born in Tenafly, New Jersey, he 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 in Hamer's scenes, would later publicly praise the child'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.
Rusty died of a single gunshot wound to the head from a .357 Magnum in DeRidder, Louisiana. He had reportedly become deeply depressed and delusional with few prospects ahead of him.
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