Gerald Hiken (May 27, 1927 – January 6, 2021) was an American actor.

Career

A native of Milwaukee, he studied acting at HB Studio in New York City. Hiken was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play in 1980 for his performance in ''Strider''. He has performed in many other Broadway plays and has appeared in supporting and bit roles in various films including '' The Candidate'' (1972), '' Reds'' (1981), and '' Fat Man and Little Boy'' (1989). On television, Gerald Hiken was a frequent guest star on '' Car 54, Where Are You?'', a show created by his cousin Nat Hiken. In 1988, Gerald Hiken appeared in two consecutive ''

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Partial filmography

Awards and nominations

Hiken was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play in 1980 for his performance in ''Strider''.

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