Hugh Downs
Biography
Hugh Downs works in acting. Born February 14, 1921 in Akron, Ohio, USA. Died July 1, 2020. Archytele tracks 36 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
36 titles- 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)
- The Nineties (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Led Zeppelin Played Here (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2003) as Self
- Jack Paar: Smart Television (2003) as Self
- Opening the Tombs of the Golden Mummies: Live (2000) as Host
- Family Guy (1999) as Hugh Downs (voice)
- The View (1997) as Self
- Jack Paar: 'As I Was Saying...' (1997) as Self
- 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)
- Oh, God! Book II (1980) as NBC Newscaster
- Old Friends... New Friends (1978) as Self
- Live from Lincoln Center (1976) as Self - Host
- Woman of the Year (1976) as Hugh Downs
- Nothing by Chance (1975) as Self - Narrator
- Nothing by Chance (1975) Executive Producer
- Survival of Spaceship Earth (1972) as Self - Narrator / Host
- Once Upon a Wheel (1971)
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self (uncredited)
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self - Guest Host
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- Riverboat (1959) as Dan Flynn
- Startime (1959) as Self
- Concentration (1958) as Host
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self - Announcer
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self - Guest Host
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
- The Emmy Awards (1949) as Self
- Roxie Hart (1942) as Inexperienced Reporter (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Hugh Downs best known for?
Hugh Downs is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021), Mike Wallace Is Here (2019), Family Guy (1999), The View (1997).
When and where was Hugh Downs born?
Hugh Downs was born on February 14, 1921 in Akron, Ohio, USA. They passed away on July 1, 2020.
How many credits does Hugh Downs have?
Hugh Downs has accumulated over 36 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1942 to 2023.
What is Hugh Downs's background in cinema and television?
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...
Hugh Downs by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Live from Lincoln Center (1976) as Self - Host — aged about 55
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 41
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self - Guest Host — aged about 41
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self - Announcer — aged about 36
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self - Guest Host — aged about 36
- Family Guy (1999) as Hugh Downs (voice) — aged about 78
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