ACTOR

Merv Griffin

Best known as Self - Host in The Merv Griffin Show.

6 Appearances

2 Series

4 Films

7.7 Top rated

Personal details

Known for

Acting

Gender

Male

Born

6 juillet 1925

Died

12 août 2007

Place of birth

San Mateo, California, USA

Also known as

Mervyn Edward Griffin Jr.

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.