Merv Griffin

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.

Merv Griffin is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation (2021), The Merv Griffin Show (1962), The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), The Daily Show (1996), Late Show with David Letterman (1993), Saturday Night Live (1975), CBS News Sunday Morning (1979), The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992). The recorded credits span 1957 to 2023, including 3 movies and 23 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.