Actor
Merv Griffin
Born July 6, 1925 in San Mateo, California, USA
Died August 12, 200712 films
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.
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First watchThe Man with Two Brains19836.2as The Elevator KillerA supporting role in one of the best-rated films of their career.A brain surgeon marries a femme fatale, causing his life to turn upside down. Things go more awry when he falls in love with a talking brain.View filmEssential films
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Filmography
12 films as actor- 1983The Man with Two BrainsThe Elevator Killer
- 1983The Funny FarmThe Voice Of... (Voice)
- 1982Slapstick of Another KindAnchorman
- 1980One Trick PonyAcappella Singer
- 1976Two-Minute WarningMerv Griffin - National Anthem Singer
- 1966Inside Daisy CloverRadio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
- 1954Phantom of the Rue MorgueGeorges Brevert
- 1954The Boy from OklahomaSteve
- 1953Three Sailors and a GirlSailor (uncredited)
- 1953So This Is LoveBuddy Nash
- 1953Trouble Along the WayFootball Broadcaster (voice)
- 1952Cattle TownGovernor's secretary