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
The Man with Two Brains
Two-Minute Warning
John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood
Inside Daisy Clover
My Darling Vivian
Whitney
The Lonely Guy
One Trick Pony
Top Movie Credits
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Self (archive footage)
Shade
Producer
The Man with Two Brains
The Elevator Killer
Two-Minute Warning
Merv Griffin - National Anthem Singer
John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood
Self - TV Host (archive footage)
Inside Daisy Clover
Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
My Darling Vivian
Self (archive footage)
Whitney
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Lonely Guy
Himself
One Trick Pony
Acappella Singer