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Quick Facts

Born:
1921-02-14

Birthplace:
Akron, Ohio, USA

Credits:
33 Total Roles

Hugh Downs

Acting

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Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Hugh Malcolm Downs (February 14, 1921 – July 1, 2020) was an American broadcaster, television host, news anchor, TV producer, author, game show host, and music composer. A regular television presence from the 1940s through the 1990s, he had several successful roles on morning television, prime time television, and late night television. Downs served as announcer/sidekick for Tonight Starring Jack Paar from 1957 to 1962, co-host of the NBC News program Today from 1962 to 1971, host of the Concentration game show from 1958 to 1969, and anchor of the ABC News magazine 20/20 from 1978 to 1999. Among other shows during his career, he also hosted the PBS talk show Over Easy, and was the sometime co-host of the syndicated talk show Not for Women Only.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2023 Our Barbara MOVIE Self - Co-Host, 'Today Show' & '20 / 20' (archive footage)
2021 The Eyes of Tammy Faye MOVIE Self (archive Footage)
2019 Mike Wallace Is Here MOVIE (archive footage)
2017 The Nineties TV Self (archive footage)
2014 Led Zeppelin Played Here MOVIE Self (archive footage)
2003 Jack Paar: Smart Television MOVIE Self
2003 ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration MOVIE Self
2000 Opening the Tombs of the Golden Mummies: Live MOVIE Host
1999 Family Guy TV Hugh Downs (voice)
1997 The View TV Self

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