Also Known As: Mervyn Edward Griffin Jr.
Merv Griffin
📍Born in 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.
Known For
I Am Richard Pryor
as Self - TV Host (archive footage)
Hello Down There
as Himself
The Lonely Guy
as Himself
Phantom of the Rue Morgue
as Georges Brevert
Slapstick of Another Kind
as Anchorman
Cattle Town
as Governor's secretary
The Boy from Oklahoma
as Steve
Inside Daisy Clover
as Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
So This Is Love
as Buddy Nash
Murder at the Cannes Film Festival
as Self
One Trick Pony
as Acappella Singer
Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon
as Himself
Crew Work
📌 Quick Info
Born
July 6, 1925
Place of Birth
San Mateo, California, USA
Department
Acting
Popularity
1.2
Also Known As
📊 Career Stats
65
Acting Roles
34
Crew Roles
34
Movies
31
TV Shows