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Hugh Downs Biography

Birth Name:Hugh Malcolm Downs

Birth Place:Akron, Ohio, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Producer

Awards

  • 1969Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Achievement in Daytime Programming - Individuals: nominated
  • 1970Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Achievement in Daytime Programming - Individuals: nominated
  • 1981Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Host or Hostess in a Talk or Service Show: winner
  • 1991Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Special Class Program: winner
  • 1991Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Special Class Program: nominated
  • 1993Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Special Class Program: nominated
  • 1998Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Special Class Program: nominated