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Ken Niles

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Ken Niles (December 9, 1908 in Livingston, MontanaOctober 31, 1988) was a radio actor. He was married to Nadia Niles, and had two children named Kenneth Niles and Denise Niles.

Niles played an important role in the development of radio drama throughout the 1920s. During the 1930s, he produced and assisted with the hosting of actress-cum-gossip columnist Louella Parsons' talent and interview program "Hollywood Hotel." Parsons and Niles later appeared in a 1937 feature film based on the show. Niles subsequently narrated, or served as announcer, in several other feature films.

For his work in radio, he received a "Star" on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.