Merv Griffin
Known For
Acting
Born
1925-07-06 in San Mateo, California, USA
Died
2007-08-12
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.
Most Known For
The Daily Show
as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
Saturday Night Live
as Self (uncredited)
The Golden Girls
as Merv Griffin
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self - Host
CBS News Sunday Morning
as Self
Hercules
as Merv Griffin (voice)
The Carol Burnett Show
as Self - Guest
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
as Self
The Tony Danza Show
as Self
Newhart
Sanford and Son
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as Self - Guest Host
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as Self
The Megan Mullally Show
as Self - Guest
Dinah!
as Self
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
as Self (archive footage)
