Hugh Downs
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 14, 1921
- Died
- July 1, 2020
- Birthplace
- Akron, Ohio, USA
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.
Filmography
Our Barbara 2023
as Self - Co-Host, 'Today Show' & '20 / 20' (archive footage)
The Eyes of Tammy Faye 2021
as Self (archive Footage)
Mike Wallace Is Here 2019
as (archive footage)
Led Zeppelin Played Here 2014
as Self (archive footage)
Jack Paar: Smart Television 2003
as Self
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration 2003
as Self
- Opening the Tombs of the Golden Mummies: Live
Opening the Tombs of the Golden Mummies: Live 2000
as Host
- Jack Paar: 'As I Was Saying...'
Jack Paar: 'As I Was Saying...' 1997
as Self
- New York City Opera: The Merry Widow
New York City Opera: The Merry Widow 1996
as Himself - Host
New York City Opera: A Little Night Music 1990
as Self - Host
The Devil Worshippers 1985
Actor
Oh, God! Book II 1980
as NBC Newscaster
Woman of the Year 1976
as Hugh Downs
Nothing by Chance 1975
as Self - Narrator, Executive Producer
Survival of Spaceship Earth 1972
as Self - Narrator / Host
The Smile of the Virgin 1958
as Narrator (US dubbed version)
Roxie Hart 1942
as Inexperienced Reporter (uncredited)
Credits from TMDB.