Merv Griffin
Acting
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.
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Known For
The Daily Show
1996 · TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · TV
Late Show with David Letterman
1993 · TV
Jeopardy!
1984 · TV
Saturday Night Live
1975 · TV
CBS News Sunday Morning
1979 · TV
The Golden Girls
1985 · TV
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992 · TV
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003 · TV
Newhart
1982 · TV
The Merv Griffin Show
1962 · TV
Wheel of Fortune
1983 · TV