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Gerald Hiken

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Gerald Hiken (born May 27, 1927) is an American actor. A native of Milwaukee,[1] he studied acting at HB Studio[2] 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).

In 1988, Hiken appeared in two consecutive Cheers episodes. He played the character Dennis, father of executive Martin Teale in season 7, episodes 3 and 4: "Executive Sweet" and "One Happy Chappy in a Snappy Serape".

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1957 Uncle Vanya Telegin
1958 The Goddess George
1964 Invitation to a Gunfighter Gully
1966 The Three Sisters Andrei
1967 Funnyman Mahlon, Director
1972 The Candidate Station Manager
1972 Fuzz Painter #2
1981 Reds Dr. Lorber
1985 War and Love Reb Shulem
1989 Fat Man and Little Boy Leo Szilard

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