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Merv Griffin

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

July 6, 1925(82)

Day of Death

August 12, 2007

Place of Birth

San Mateo, California, USA

Also Known As

Mervyn Edward Griffin Jr.
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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.

Known For

Filmography