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