Hugh Downs

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Hugh Downs

Hugh Downs is best known for Family Guy, The View, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In. Hugh Downs was born on February 14, 1921. Hugh Downs died on July 1, 2020 at the age of 99.

Born
February 14, 1921
Place of birth
Akron, Ohio, USA
Died
July 1, 2020 (99 years old)

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.

Known for

Filmography

Frequently asked questions

What movies and shows has Hugh Downs been in?

Hugh Downs is best known for Family Guy, The View, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In.

When was Hugh Downs born?

Hugh Downs was born on February 14, 1921. (Akron, Ohio, USA)

How old is Hugh Downs?

Hugh Downs died on July 1, 2020 at the age of 99.

Updated: October 25, 2026 ·