MERV GRIFFIN
Merv Griffin
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: July 6, 1925
Deathday: August 12, 2007
Place of Birth: 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.
Filmography
Starring
2024·
DEVOSelf (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Self - TV Host (archive footage)
2020·
My Darling VivianSelf (archive footage)
2019·
I Am Richard PryorSelf - TV Host (archive footage)
2018·
Game ChangersSelf (archive footage)
2018·
WhitneySelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Self (archive)
Self - TV Host (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self - Guest
2005·
Fat ActressMerv Griffin
Himself
2004·
Alf's Hit Talk Show2004·
TV Land Moguls2004·
The Tony Danza ShowSelf
Self
Self
1998·
HerculesMerv Griffin (voice)
1996·
The Daily ShowSelf
1995·
Hope and GloriaMerv Griffin
Self (voice) (uncredited)
Self
Self
1985·
Alice in WonderlandConductor
1985·
The Golden GirlsMerv Griffin
1984·
The Lonely GuyHimself
1983·
The Funny FarmThe Voice Of... (Voice)
The Elevator Killer
1982·
NewhartAnchorman
1980·
One Trick PonyAcappella Singer
Self
Himself
Self
1976·
Two-Minute WarningMerv Griffin - National Anthem Singer
1975·
Saturday Night LiveSelf (uncredited)
1974·
Dinah!Self
1972·
Sanford and Son1971·
The Pet SetSelf
1969·
Hello Down ThereHimself
Self
1966·
Inside Daisy CloverRadio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Self - Host
Self, Self - Guest Host
Steve
Georges Brevert
Sailor (uncredited)
Football Broadcaster (voice)
1953·
So This Is LoveBuddy Nash
1952·
Cattle TownGovernor's secretary
1949·
The Emmy AwardsSelf
Production
2020·
LykkehjuletCreator
TBA·
Wheel of FortuneCreator, Creator
TBA·
Pole ChudesCreator
TBA·
Koło FortunyCreator
Original Series Creator
Original Series Creator
2023·
Jeopardy! MastersCreator
Creator
Creator
2003·
Roda a RodaCreator
2003·
Dance FeverCreator
2003·
ShadeProducer
Creator
1990·
MonopolyCreator, Producer
1990·
Super Jeopardy!Creator, Producer
1988·
Wheel of FortuneCreator, Creator
Creator
1984·
Jeopardy!Creator, Executive Producer
1983·
Wheel of FortuneCreator, Creator, Producer
1981·
Wheel of FortuneCreator
1979·
Dance FeverCreator
Creator
1971·
Memory GameCreator
1967·
Reach for the StarsCreator
1964·
Jeopardy!Creator
Writer