Merv Griffin
![Merv Griffin](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/tYU8HL88jJvQb4zZVJi988Jeux9.jpg)
Known For: Acting
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: July 6, 1925
Day of Death: August 12, 2007 (82 years old)
Place of Birth: San Mateo, California, USA
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.