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Mervyn Edward Griffin, Jr.

Also Known As: "Buddy", "Merv"
Birthdate:
Birthplace: San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
Death: August 12, 2007 (82)
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States (prostate cancer)
Immediate Family:

Son of Mervyn Edward Griffin, Sr. and Rita E. Griffin
Ex-husband of Julann Elizabeth Griffin
Father of Private
Brother of Barbara or Barbra Eyre

Occupation: television host, singer, media mogul
Managed by: Private User
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About Merv Griffin

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merv_Griffin

Mervyn Edward "Merv" Griffin, Jr. (July 6, 1925 – August 12, 2007) was an American television host, musician, actor, and media mogul. He began his career as a radio and big band singer who went on to appear in movies and on Broadway. From 1965 to 1986 Griffin hosted his own talk show, The Merv Griffin Show on Group W (Westinghouse) Broadcasting. Griffin created the game shows Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, Click, and Merv Griffin's Crosswords with his own "Merv Griffin Enterprises" television production company. During his life Griffin was considered an entertainment business magnate. ___________________________________

  • Mervin E Griffin, Jr
  • 1930 United States Federal Census
  • Birth: Circa 1926 - California, United States
  • Residence: 1930 - San Mateo, San Mateo, California, USA
  • Parents: Mervin E Griffin, Rita E Griffin
  • Sibling: Barbra Griffin
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Merv Griffin's Timeline

1925
July 6, 1925
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
2007
August 12, 2007
Age 82
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States