About

Known credits:
10
Birthday:
1914-06-23
Place of birth:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Website:
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Nat Hiken

Overview

Nat Hiken was an American radio and television writer, producer, and songwriter, renowned for his contributions to early television comedy. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he began his career in radio, writing for shows like The Grouch Club and The Fred Allen Show. Transitioning to television, Hiken created and wrote for The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959) and Car 54, Where Are You? (1961–1963), both of which became iconic series. His work was noted for its sharp wit, character-driven humor, and satirical take on institutions like the military and police. Hiken's innovative approach to comedy has influenced generations of television writers and producers.

Known for

Directing
1969 The Love God? Directing Director 58
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Writing
1969 The Love God? Writing Screenplay 58
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1966 Carol + 2 Writing Writer N/A
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1960 The Slowest Gun in the West Writing Writer 58
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1941 Cliff Edwards and His Buckaroos Writing Screenplay 59
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1939 Slapsie Maxie's Writing Screenplay 59
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1938 The Great Library Misery Writing Original Story 59
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1938 The Great Library Misery Writing Story 59
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Production
1960 The Slowest Gun in the West Production Producer 58
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1955 The Phil Silvers Show Production Producer 68
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