Merv Griffin
Born: 1925-07-06
Birthplace: 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
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Shade
My Darling Vivian
The Man with Two Brains
Whitney
The Lonely Guy
Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation
Two-Minute Warning
Trouble Along the Way
Hello Down There
Top Movie Credits
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Self (archive footage)
Shade
Producer
My Darling Vivian
Self (archive footage)
The Man with Two Brains
The Elevator Killer
Whitney
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Lonely Guy
Himself
Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation
Self - TV Host (archive footage)
Two-Minute Warning
Merv Griffin - National Anthem Singer
Trouble Along the Way
Football Broadcaster (voice)
Hello Down There
Himself