Merv Griffin
Known for
Acting
Life
1925 – 2007 (aged 82)
Born in
San Mateo, California, USA
Credits
View on IMDb27 acting credits
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
The Man with Two Brains
10 Jun 1983
The Golden Girls
14 Sep 1985
Hercules
31 Aug 1998
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
25 May 1992
Two-Minute Warning
12 Nov 1976
Sanford and Son
14 Jan 1972
E! True Hollywood Story
21 Aug 1996
Newhart
02 Oct 1982
Photos
Filmography
2005
- The Apprentice: Martha Stewart1 episode
- Fat Actressas Merv Griffin1 episode
2004
- Alf's Hit Talk Show1 episode
- TV Land Moguls6 episodes
1998
- Herculesas Merv Griffin (voice)2 episodes
1996
- E! True Hollywood Story1 episode
1995
- Hope and Gloriaas Merv Griffin1 episode
1992
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1 episode
1985
- Alice in Wonderlandas Conductor1 episode
- The Golden Girlsas Merv Griffin1 episode
1983
- The Man with Two Brainsas The Elevator Killer
- The Funny Farmas The Voice Of... (Voice)
1982
- Slapstick of Another Kindas Anchorman
- Newhart1 episode
1980
- One Trick Ponyas Acappella Singer
1979
- Presenting Susan Anton1 episode
1976
- Two-Minute Warningas Merv Griffin - National Anthem Singer
1972
- Sanford and Son1 episode
1971
- The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour2 episodes
1966
- Inside Daisy Cloveras Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
1954
- Phantom of the Rue Morgueas Georges Brevert
- The Boy from Oklahomaas Steve
1953
- Three Sailors and a Girlas Sailor (uncredited)
- So This Is Loveas Buddy Nash
- Trouble Along the Wayas Football Broadcaster (voice)
1952
- Cattle Townas Governor's secretary