Quick Facts
Born:
1921-02-14
Birthplace:
Akron, Ohio, USA
Credits:
33 Total Roles
Hugh Downs
Acting
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Biography
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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.
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
Family Guy
Hugh Downs (voice)
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Self (archive Footage)
The View
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest Host
Oh, God! Book II
NBC Newscaster
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self (uncredited)
Roxie Hart
Inexperienced Reporter (uncredited)
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 |