Merv Griffin
Acting
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
Acting64
movieDEVO
2024
Self (archive footage)
tvPretty Baby: Brooke Shields
2023
Self (archive footage)
movieWhitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
2022
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Real Charlie Chaplin
2021
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieTruman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation
2021
Self - TV Host (archive footage)
movieMy Darling Vivian
2020
Self (archive footage)
movieI Am Richard Pryor
2019
Self - TV Host (archive footage)
movieWhitney
2018
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieGame Changers
2018
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Fabulous Allan Carr
2017
Self (archive)
movieJohn Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood
2017
Self - TV Host (archive footage)
movieMystical Traveler: The Life and Times of Dr. John-Roger
2014
Self (archive footage)
movieRichard Pryor: Omit the Logic
2013
Self (archive footage)
tvThe Megan Mullally Show
2006
Self - Guest
tvFat Actress
2005
Merv Griffin
tvHercules
1998
Merv Griffin (voice)
tvHope and Gloria
1995
Merv Griffin
tvLate Show with David Letterman
1993
Self (voice) (uncredited)
tvAlice in Wonderland
1985
Conductor
tvThe Golden Girls
1985
Merv Griffin
movieThe Lonely Guy
1984
Himself
movieThe Man with Two Brains
1983
The Elevator Killer
movieThe Funny Farm
1983
The Voice Of... (Voice)
movieSlapstick of Another Kind
1982
Anchorman
movieOne Trick Pony
1980
Acappella Singer
movieTwo-Minute Warning
1976
Merv Griffin - National Anthem Singer
tvSaturday Night Live
1975
Self (uncredited)
tvDinah!
1974
Self
movieHello Down There
1969
Himself
movieInside Daisy Clover
1966
Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
tvThe Merv Griffin Show
1962
Self - Host
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
Self - Guest Host / Self
moviePhantom of the Rue Morgue
1954
Georges Brevert
movieThree Sailors and a Girl
1953
Sailor (uncredited)
movieSo This Is Love
1953
Buddy Nash
movieTrouble Along the Way
1953
Football Broadcaster (voice)
movieCattle Town
1952
Governor's secretary
Creator25
tvESPN Jeopardy!
2026
Creator
tvJeopardy! Masters
2023
Creator
tvLykkehjulet
2020
Creator
tvRoda a Roda
2003
Creator
Dance Fever
2003
Creator
tvSuper Jeopardy!
1990
Creator
tvMonopoly
1990
Creator
tvWheel of Fortune
1988
Creator
tvJeopardy!
1984
Creator
tvWheel of Fortune
1983
Creator
Dance Fever
1979
Creator
Memory Game
1971
Creator
tvJeopardy!
1964
Creator
tvKoło Fortuny
Creator
Pole Chudes
Creator
Production5
movieShade
2003
Producer
tvSuper Jeopardy!
1990
Producer
tvMonopoly
1990
Producer
tvJeopardy!
1984
Executive Producer
tvWheel of Fortune
1983
Producer
Writing3
tvPop Culture Jeopardy!
2026
Original Series Creator
tvPop Culture Jeopardy!
2024
Original Series Creator
Crew1
tvWheel of Fortune
1983
Creator