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Hugh Downs

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, Feb 14 1921
Birthplace: Akron, Ohio, USA

Death: Wed, Jul 01 2020
Hugh Downs is 99 years old
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Poster of Our Barbara -- A Special Edition of 20/20
Our Barbara -- A Special Edition of 20/20
Hugh Downs would have been no older than
99 in Our Barbara -- A Special Edition of 20/20
as 'Self - Co-Host, 'Today Show' & '20 / 20' (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 01 2023
Poster of The Eyes of Tammy Faye
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Hugh Downs would have been no older than
99 in The Eyes of Tammy Faye
as 'Self (archive Footage)'.
Fri, Sep 17 2021
Poster of Mike Wallace Is Here
Mike Wallace Is Here
Hugh Downs was
98 in Mike Wallace Is Here
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 26 2019
Poster of Led Zeppelin Played Here
Led Zeppelin Played Here
Hugh Downs was
93 in Led Zeppelin Played Here
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Oct 11 2014
Poster of Jack Paar: Smart Television
Jack Paar: Smart Television
Hugh Downs was
82 in Jack Paar: Smart Television
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 29 2003
Poster of New York City Opera: The Merry Widow
New York City Opera: The Merry Widow
Hugh Downs was
75 in New York City Opera: The Merry Widow
as 'Himself - Host'.
Wed, Mar 27 1996
Poster of New York City Opera: A Little Night Music
New York City Opera: A Little Night Music
Hugh Downs was
69 in New York City Opera: A Little Night Music
as 'Self - Host'.
Wed, Nov 07 1990
Poster of The Devil Worshippers
The Devil Worshippers
Hugh Downs was
64 in The Devil Worshippers
Thu, May 16 1985
Poster of Oh, God! Book II
Oh, God! Book II
Hugh Downs was
59 in Oh, God! Book II
as 'NBC Newscaster'.
Fri, Oct 03 1980
Poster of Woman of the Year
Woman of the Year
Hugh Downs was
55 in Woman of the Year
as 'Hugh Downs'.
Wed, Jul 28 1976
Poster of Survival of Spaceship Earth
Survival of Spaceship Earth
Hugh Downs was
50 in Survival of Spaceship Earth
as 'Self - Narrator / Host'.
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Roxie Hart
Roxie Hart
Hugh Downs was
21 in Roxie Hart
as 'Inexperienced Reporter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 20 1942

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Nineties
The Nineties
Hugh Downs was
96+ in The Nineties
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 09 2017
Poster of Family Guy
Family Guy
Hugh Downs was
77+ in Family Guy
as 'Hugh Downs (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1999
Poster of The View
The View
Hugh Downs was
76+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Live from Lincoln Center
Live from Lincoln Center
Hugh Downs was
54+ in Live from Lincoln Center
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 30 1976
Poster of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Hugh Downs was
46+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Hugh Downs was
41+ in The Merv Griffin Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Hugh Downs was
41+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Hugh Downs was
40+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Riverboat
Riverboat
Hugh Downs was
38+ in Riverboat
as 'Dan Flynn'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1959
Poster of Concentration
Concentration
Hugh Downs was
37+ in Concentration
as 'Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 25 1958
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Hugh Downs was
36+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as 'Self, Self - Announcer, Self - Guest Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Hugh Downs was
35+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of The Emmy Awards
The Emmy Awards
Hugh Downs was
27+ in The Emmy Awards
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 25 1949