Director

Nat Hiken

Writing

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Directed movies: 1Directed series: 0All crew credits: 7

TMDB ID: 131565

IMDb ID: nm0383733

Known for: Writing

Born: June 23, 1914

Died: December 7, 1968

Age: 54

Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1939 - 1969

Years active: 31

Average TMDB rating: 7

Wikidata: Q3336293

Also known as

Nathan S. Hiken

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Director (1)Writer (3)Screenplay (2)Creator (1)

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Biography

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.

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