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Ken Niles (b. December 9, 1908 in Livingston, Montana – d. October 31, 1988) was a radio actor.

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

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