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Mervyn Edward Griffin Jr. (July 6, 1925 – August 12, 2007) was an American television show host 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. He also created the internationally popular game shows Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune through his television production companies, Merv Griffin Enterprises and Merv Griffin Entertainment.

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Born	Mervyn Edward Griffin, Jr. 6 July 1925 San Mateo, California, USA
Died	12 August 2007 (aged 82) Los Angeles, California, USA
Zodiac	Cancer
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Julann Griffin 1929- American, Actress · m. 1959; div. 1976 info edit

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Anthony Patrick info 1st child with Julann Griffin Male b. 8 Dec 1959 Age: 65 1959- Celebrity Baby

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Gianni Russo · Friend · 1943- · American actor edit info

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Betty Kelly 1944- American singer info edit view couple »

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May Wynn 1928-2021 American dancer and actress info edit view couple »

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Natalie Trundy 1940-2019 American actor info edit view couple »

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Eva Gabor 1919-1995 Hungarian-American actress and socialite info edit view couple »

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