Lee Aaker

Lee Aaker
Lee Aaker, Rin Tin Tin and Paul Birch (1956)
Born
Lee William Aaker

(1943-09-25)September 25, 1943
DiedApril 1, 2021(2021-04-01) (aged 77)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • producer
  • carpenter
  • ski instructor
Years active1951–1963 (actor)
Spouse
Sharon Ann Hamilton
(m. 1969; div. 1971)
Lee Aaker with Rin Tin Tin, James Brown, and Rand Brooks, 1956

Lee William Aaker (September 25, 1943 – April 1, 2021)[1] was an American child actor, producer, carpenter, and ski instructor known for his appearance as Rusty of "B-Company" in the 1950s television program The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin. He was the final surviving cast member of the series. In 1952, Lee Aaker appeared in Desperate Search with Howard Keel and Keenan Wynn.

  1. ^ Goldrup, Tom & Goldrup, Jim (2002) Growing Up on the Set: Interviews with 39 Former Child Actors of Classic Film and Television, McFarland & Co Inc, ISBN 978-0786412549, pp. 5–12