Hugh Downs Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family
Matthew Shields
Published Sep 17, 2026
Age, Biography and Wiki
Hugh Downs (Hugh Malcolm Downs) was born on 14 February, 1921 in Akron, Ohio, USA, is an Actor, Writer, Producer. Discover Hugh Downs's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Hugh Downs networth?
| Popular As | Hugh Malcolm Downs |
| Occupation | actor,writer,producer |
| Age | 99 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | 14 February, 1921 |
| Birthday | 14 February |
| Birthplace | Akron, Ohio, USA |
| Date of death | 1 July, 2020 |
| Died Place | Scottsdale, Arizona, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
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Hugh Downs Height, Weight & Measurements
At 99 years old, Hugh Downs height is 6' 1" (1.85 m) .
| Physical Status | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6' 1" (1.85 m) |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Hugh Downs's Wife?
His wife is Ruth Shaheen (17 February 1944 - 28 March 2017) ( her death) ( 2 children)
| Family | |
|---|---|
| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Ruth Shaheen (17 February 1944 - 28 March 2017) ( her death) ( 2 children) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Hugh Downs Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Hugh Downs worth at the age of 99 years old? Hugh Downs’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from USA. We have estimated Hugh Downs's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Actor |
Hugh Downs Social Network
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Timeline
He was the son of Edith (Hicks) and Milton Howard Downs, who worked in business. He was a descendant of Davy Crockett, the 19th century frontiersman and later congressman from Tennessee.
Co-host, with medical reporter Arthur P. Johnson, of an infomercial for the book, "The World's Greatest Treasury of Health Secrets". [2006]
Biography/bibliography in: "Contemporary Authors". New Revision Series, vol. 135, pages 117-120. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale, 2005.
The Guinness Book of World Records holder for greatest number of hours on network commercial television (1985).
He was the 1982 recipient of the prestigious Connor Award given by the brothers of the Phi Alpha Tau fraternity based out of Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. He was also an honorary brother of the fraternity.
He was an actor, known for Live from Lincoln Center (1976), Car 54, Where Are You? (1961) and Concentration (1958). He was married to Ruth Shaheen.
Got his start in network TV in 1949 when he won the job as announcer on the children's show Kukla, Fran and Ollie (1947).
Hugh Downs was born on February 14, 1921 in Akron, Ohio, USA as Hugh Malcolm Downs.
