Ken Niles

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

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.