What is Merv Griffin's middle name?
Edward
What is Merv Griffin's full name?
Mervyn Edward Griffin, Jr.
Merv Griffin date of birth:
July 6, 1925
How old was Merv Griffin when died?
82
Where was Merv Griffin born?
San Mateo, California, USA
When did Merv Griffin die?
August 12, 2007
Where did Merv Griffin die?
Los Angeles, California, USA
Why did Merv Griffin die?
Prostate cancer
How tall is Merv Griffin?
5' 9" (175 cm)
Merv Griffin body shape:
Large
What color are Merv Griffin's eyes?
Blue
What color is Merv Griffin's hair?
Grey
Is Merv Griffin gay or straight?
DISPUTED
What is Merv Griffin's ethnicity?
White
What is Merv Griffin nationality?
American
Where did Merv Griffin go to school?
San Mateo High School
Where did Merv Griffin go to university?
University of San Francisco
What is Merv Griffin's occupation?
Actor, talk show host, entertainer, business magnate
Merv Griffin claim to fame:
The Merv Griffin Show, Creator of Jeopardy
Short Biography
Mervyn Edward "Merv" Griffin, Jr. (July 6, 1925 – August 12, 2007) was an American television host, musician, singer, actor, and media mogul. He began his career as a radio and big band singer who went on to appear in film and on Broadway. From 1965 to 1986 Griffin hosted his own talk show, The Merv Griffin Show, produced by Westinghouse Broadcasting (also known as Group W). He also created the internationally popular game shows Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, Click, Ruckus, and Merv Griffin's Crosswords with his own television production companies, Merv Griffin Enterprises and Merv Griffin Entertainment. During his lifetime, Griffin was considered an entertainment business magnate.