Hugh Downs
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
ActingBirthday
February 14, 1921Deathday
July 1, 2020Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
12Place of birth
Akron, Ohio, USAAlso known as
Hugh Malcolm DownsCast credits
Oh, God! Book II
NBC NewscasterJack Paar: Smart Television
SelfRoxie Hart
Inexperienced Reporter (uncredited)New York City Opera: A Little Night Music
Self - HostThe Eyes of Tammy Faye
Self (archive Footage)Survival of Spaceship Earth
Self - Narrator / HostWoman of the Year
Hugh DownsMike Wallace Is Here
(archive footage)The Devil Worshippers
Led Zeppelin Played Here
Self (archive footage)Our Barbara -- A Special Edition of 20/20
Self - Co-Host, 'Today Show' & '20 / 20' (archive footage)