
Merv Griffin
Acting
Born: July 6, 1925
San Mateo, California, USA
Biography
Mervyn Edward "Merv" Griffin, Jr. (July 6, 1925 – August 12, 2007) was an American television host, singer, and media mogul. He began his career as a radio and big band singer who went on to appear in movies and on Broadway. During the 1960s, Griffin hosted his own talk show, The Merv Griffin Show, and created the game shows Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, Click, and Merv Griffin's Crosswords. He is considered an entertainment business magnate.
Also Known As
- Mervyn Edward Griffin Jr.
Known For

The Daily Show
July 22, 1996

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
December 20, 2022

The Man with Two Brains
June 10, 1983

The Golden Girls
September 14, 1985

Hercules
August 31, 1998

Whitney
July 05, 2018

The Ellen DeGeneres Show
September 08, 2003

The Lonely Guy
January 27, 1984

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
May 25, 1992

Two-Minute Warning
November 12, 1976

Sanford and Son
January 14, 1972

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
October 01, 1962