Hugh Downs

January 8, 2024
Tv Show Host

Quick Facts

Hugh Downs
Full Name Hugh Downs
Occupation Tv Show Host
Date Of Birth Feb 14, 1921(1921-02-14)
Age 103
Date Of Death 2020-07-01
Birthplace Akron
Country United States
Birth City Ohio
Horoscope Aquarius

Hugh Downs Biography

Name Hugh Downs
Birthday Feb 14
Birth Year 1921
Place Of Birth Akron
Home Town Ohio
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Aquarius
Spouse Ruth Shaheen
Children(s) Deirdre Downs

Hugh Downs is one of the most popular and richest TV Show Host who was born on February 14, 1921 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Emmy Award-winning TV anchor, known for his work with Today on NBC and ABC’s 20/20. He hosted a PBS talk program called Over Easy.

A television program called Not for Women Only was co-hosted by him and TV legend He and television legend Barbara Walters co-hosted a television show called Not for Women Only..

He was born in Akron and Lima, Ohio. He married Ruth Shaheen in 1944, and the couple had two children.

Hugh Downs Net Worth

Net Worth $20 Million
Source Of Income TV Show Host
House Living in own house.

Hugh Downs is one of the richest Tv Show Host from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Hugh Downs 's net worth $20 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a graduate of Columbia University and Wayne State University.

For more than ten years, he hosted the popular Concentration game program.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Hugh Downs Dating?

According to our records, Hugh Downs married to Ruth Shaheen. As of December 1, 2023, Hugh Downs’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Hugh Ranked on the list of most popular TV Show Host. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Hugh Downs celebrates birthday on February 14 of every year.

Top Facts about Hugh Downs

  1. Hugh Downs was an American broadcaster born in 1921.
  2. He co-anchored NBC’s Today Show for nine years.
  3. Downs hosted the game show Concentration for 14 years.
  4. He also hosted ABC’s 20/20 for over two decades.
  5. Downs holds the Guinness World Record for most hours on commercial network television (10,000+).
  6. He authored several books including “Yours Truly, Hugh Downs”.
  7. Downs received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.
  8. He passed away at age 99 in July 2020.
  9. Downs was known for his calm and authoritative demeanor on air.
  10. He won multiple Emmy Awards throughout his career as a broadcaster.

Did Hugh Downs pass away?

July 1, 2020

Was Hugh Downs the host of Jeopardy?

Hugh Downs
Died:| July 1, 2020
Occupation:| Host, Journalist

When did Hugh Downs leave the Today Show?

Downs hosted Today from September 1962 until he retired in October 1971.

How old is Hugh Downs?

99 years (1921–2020)

What was Hugh Downs cause of death?

Congestive heart failure

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