Nat Polen was an American actor who is best known for Across 110th Street, Rocky King, Detective, and Captain Video and His Video Rangers.
Personal and Family Life
Nat Polen was born on June 14, 1914, in New York City. He was married to Nancy, and they had three children together. His family life remained private, and he focused on his acting career, which spanned several decades.
Death and Legacy
Nat Polen passed away on May 3, 1981, in Plainview, Long Island, New York, due to pancreatic cancer. His contributions to television and film remain memorable, especially for his role in “The CBS Radio Mystery Theater,” where he appeared in 37 episodes. Polen’s work continues to be appreciated by fans of classic television and movies.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1969–1980 | One Life to Live | Dr. Jim Craig #2 |
| 1979 | Boardwalk | Dr. Rothbart |
| 1972 | Across 110th Street | Lt. Reilly |
| 1968–1969 | Hidden Faces | Earl Harriman |
| 1968 | What’s So Bad About Feeling Good? | (uncredited) |
| 1961–1966 | As the World Turns | Doug Cassen |
| 1965–1967 | The Nurses | Dr. John Crager |
| 1950–1958 | The Big Story | Julian Houseman; Ernie Woods; Roy J. Battersby |
| 1956 | Robert Montgomery Presents | Role unknown |
| 1956–1984 | The Edge of Night | Ephraim Webster |
| 1955 | The World of Mr. Sweeney | Role unknown |
| 1953–1954 | Rocky King, Detective | Role unknown |
| 1952 | Not for Publication | Role unknown |
| 1951 | Captain Video and His Video Rangers | Maha of Eos |
| 1949–1951 | Hands of Mystery | Role unknown |