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

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)
One Trick Pony Acappella Singer