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Merv Griffin
AKA: Mervyn Edward Griffin Jr.
Acting
Born: 1925
San Mateo, California, USA
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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
Pop Culture Jeopardy!
Original Series Creator
2024 · US
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
Self (archive footage)
2023 · US
The Megan Mullally Show
Self - Guest
2006 · US
Fat Actress
Merv Griffin
2005 · US
The Tony Danza Show
Self
2004 · US
Alf's Hit Talk Show
Role
2004 · US
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
2003 · US
Hercules
Merv Griffin (voice)
1998 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Pop Culture Jeopardy! | 2024 | Original Series Creator |
| Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields | 2023 | Self (archive footage) |
| The Megan Mullally Show | 2006 | Self - Guest |
| Fat Actress | 2005 | Merv Griffin |
| The Tony Danza Show | 2004 | Self |
| Alf's Hit Talk Show | 2004 | Contributor |
| The Ellen DeGeneres Show | 2003 | Self |
| Hercules | 1998 | Merv Griffin (voice) |
| The Daily Show | 1996 | Self |
| Late Show with David Letterman | 1993 | Self (voice) (uncredited) |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1992 | Contributor |
| Alice in Wonderland | 1985 | Conductor |
| The Golden Girls | 1985 | Merv Griffin |
| Wheel of Fortune | 1983 | Creator, Producer |
| Newhart | 1982 | Contributor |
| CBS News Sunday Morning | 1979 | Self |
| Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman | 1976 | Self |
| Saturday Night Live | 1975 | Self (uncredited) |
| Dinah! | 1974 | Self |
| Sanford and Son | 1972 | Contributor |
| The Carol Burnett Show | 1967 | Self |
| The Merv Griffin Show | 1962 | Self - Host |
| The Merv Griffin Show | 1962 | Writer |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1962 | Self |
| Tonight Starring Jack Paar | 1957 | Self - Guest Host |