1925 - 2007
Merv Griffin American Talk Show Host
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Merv Griffin dating history
Relationships
Merv Griffin was previously married to Julann Griffin (1959 - 1976).
Merv Griffin was in relationships with Eva Gabor (1985 - 1995), Natalie Trundy (1959) and May Wynn (1953).
Merv Griffin had an encounter with Betty Kelly.
About
American Talk Show Host Merv Griffin was born Mervyn Edward Griffin, Jr. on 6th July, 1925 in San Mateo, California, USA and passed away on 12th Aug 2007 Los Angeles, California, USA aged 82. He is most remembered for The Merv Griffin Show, Creator of Jeopardy. His zodiac sign is Cancer.
Merv Griffin is a member of the following lists: Jeopardy!, California Republicans and American male singers.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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| Married | 1 |
17 years, 5 months
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-
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| Dating | 3 |
10 years, 6 months
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3 years, 6 months
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1 month, 1 day
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| Encounter | 1 |
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-
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| Total | 5 |
17 years, 5 months
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5 years, 7 months
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1 month, 1 day
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Details
| First Name |
Merv
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| Middle Name |
Edward
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| Last Name |
Griffin
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| Full Name at Birth |
Mervyn Edward Griffin, Jr.
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| Birthday |
6th July, 1925
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| Birthplace |
San Mateo, California, USA
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| Died |
12th August, 2007
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| Place of Death |
Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Prostate cancer
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| Buried |
Westwood Village Memorial Park, Westwood, California, USA
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| Height |
5' 9" (175 cm)
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| Build |
Large
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| Eye Color |
Blue
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| Hair Color |
Grey
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| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer
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| Sexuality |
DISPUTED
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
San Mateo High School
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| University |
University of San Francisco
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| Occupation Text |
Actor, talk show host, entertainer, business magnate
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| Occupation |
Talk Show Host
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| Claim to Fame |
The Merv Griffin Show, Creator of Jeopardy
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| Year(s) Active |
1944–2007
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| Official Websites |
www.biography.com/people/merv-griffin-9320959, www.nndb.com/people/418/000022352/, www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?GRid=20909851&page=gr
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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.
