Hugh Downs
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1921-02-14 – 2020-07-01
Place of birth: Akron, Ohio, USA
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
Oh, God! Book II
1980NBC Newscaster
Led Zeppelin Played Here
2014Self (archive footage)
Our Barbara
2023Self - Co-Host, 'Today Show' & '20 / 20' (archive footage)
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
2021Self (archive Footage)
Survival of Spaceship Earth
1972Self - Narrator / Host
Woman of the Year
1976Hugh Downs
Mike Wallace Is Here
2019(archive footage)
The Devil Worshippers
1985New York City Opera: The Merry Widow
1996Himself - Host
Jack Paar: Smart Television
2003Self
Roxie Hart
1942Inexperienced Reporter (uncredited)
New York City Opera: A Little Night Music
1990Self - HostJack Paar: 'As I Was Saying...'
1997SelfOpening the Tombs of the Golden Mummies: Live
2000Host
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2003Self