Quick Facts
Born:
1925-07-06
Birthplace:
San Mateo, California, USA
Credits:
63 Total Roles
Merv Griffin
Acting
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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 Daily Show
Self
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Self (archive footage)
Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited)
The Man with Two Brains
The Elevator Killer
The Golden Girls
Merv Griffin
Hercules
Merv Griffin (voice)
Whitney
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | DEVO MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2023 | Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields TV | Self (archive footage) |
| 2022 | Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2021 | The Real Charlie Chaplin MOVIE | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2021 | Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation MOVIE | Self - TV Host (archive footage) |
| 2020 | My Darling Vivian MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2019 | I Am Richard Pryor MOVIE | Self - TV Host (archive footage) |
| 2018 | Whitney MOVIE | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2018 | Game Changers MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2017 | John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood MOVIE | Self - TV Host (archive footage) |