Hugh Downs

About Hugh Downs

Birth Day: February 14, 1921
Birth Place: Akron, OH

Hugh Downs

Hugh Downs was born on February 14, 1921 in Akron, OH. Emmy Award-winning television anchor known for his work on ABC's 20/20 and on NBC's Today. He also presented a PBS talk show called Over Easy.
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🎂 Hugh Downs - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Hugh Downs is 103 years, 2 months and 5 days old. Hugh Downs will celebrate 104rd birthday on a Friday 14th of February 2025. Below we countdown to Hugh Downs upcoming birthday.

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Popular As Hugh Downs
Occupation TV Show Host
Age 103 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born February 14, 1921 (Akron, OH)
Birthday February 14
Town/City Akron, OH
Nationality OH

🌙 Zodiac

Hugh Downs’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Hugh Downs was born in the Year of the Rooster. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rooster are practical, resourceful, observant, analytical, straightforward, trusting, honest, perfectionists, neat and conservative. Compatible with Ox or Snake.

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About

Emmy Award-winning television anchor known for his work on ABC's 20/20 and on NBC's Today. He also presented a PBS talk show called Over Easy.

Before Fame

He attended Wayne State University and Columbia University.

Trivia

He hosted the popular Concentration game show for over ten years.

Family Life

He grew up in Akron, Lima, and Bluffton, Ohio. He married Ruth Shaheen on February 17, 1944; the marriage produced two children.

Associated With

He and television legend Barbara Walters co-hosted a television show called Not for Women Only.

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