Merv Griffin
Actor · Producer · Writer · Executive Producer
Born Jul 6, 1925 · San Mateo, California, USA
Active 1952–2007 · Awards: Daytime Emmy Award, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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.
Filmography
ESPN Jeopardy! (2026) — CreatorPop Culture Jeopardy! (2026) — Original Series CreatorKoło Fortuny — CreatorThe Golden Girls (1985) — Merv GriffinHercules (1998) — Merv Griffin (voice)The Man with Two Brains (1983) — The Elevator KillerE! True Hollywood Story (1996)Jeopardy! (1984) — Executive Producer · CreatorSanford and Son (1972)Shade (2003) — ProducerWheel of Fortune (1983) — Producer · CreatorNewhart (1982)Two-Minute Warning (1976) — Merv Griffin - National Anthem SingerAlice in Wonderland (1985) — ConductorJeopardy! (1964) — CreatorInside Daisy Clover (1966) — Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)Rock & Roll Jeopardy! (1998) — CreatorTrouble Along the Way (1953) — Football Broadcaster (voice)The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour (1971)Wheel of Fortune (1981) — CreatorDance Fever (1979) — CreatorDance Fever (2003) — CreatorWheel of Fortune (1988) — CreatorPhantom of the Rue Morgue (1954) — Georges Brevert