Merv Griffin
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Merv Griffin is a jobbing American actor, the kind of performer productions hire and rehire. 'The Lonely Guy' appears elsewhere in the filmography. His filmography holds 18 entries between film and television. The Elevator Killer in 'The Man with Two Brains' is the role that comes up first.
Merv Griffin
12 Movies
6 Series
Merv Griffin is a jobbing American actor, the kind of performer productions hire and rehire. 'The Lonely Guy' appears elsewhere in the filmography. His filmography holds 18 entries between film and television. The Elevator Killer in 'The Man with Two Brains' is the role that comes up first.
Movies
Plays The Elevator Killer
The Man with Two Brains
1983
Plays Football Broadcaster (voice)
Trouble Along the Way
1953
Plays Acappella Singer
One Trick Pony
1980
Plays Merv Griffin - National Anthem Singer
Two-Minute Warning
1976
Plays Georges Brevert
Phantom of the Rue Morgue
1954
Plays Steve
The Boy from Oklahoma
1954
Plays Anchorman
Slapstick of Another Kind
1982
Plays Buddy Nash
So This Is Love
1953
Plays Governor's secretary
Cattle Town
1952
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Full Filmography
Fat Actress
Merv Griffin · 1 episode
2005–
TV
Hercules
Merv Griffin (voice) · 2 episodes
1998–
TV
Hope and Gloria
Merv Griffin · 1 episode
1995–
TV
Alice in Wonderland
Conductor · 1 episode
1985–
TV
The Golden Girls
Merv Griffin · 1 episode
1985–
TV
The Man with Two Brains
The Elevator Killer
1983
Film
The Funny Farm
The Voice Of... (Voice)
1983
Film
Slapstick of Another Kind
Anchorman
1982
Film
Newhart
Merv Griffin · 1 episode
1982–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merv Griffin still alive?
Merv Griffin passed away on August 12, 2007 at age 82.
What are the most famous roles of Merv Griffin?
Merv Griffin is best known for roles in The Man with Two Brains, The Lonely Guy, Two-Minute Warning.
How many movies has Merv Griffin been in?
Over a 55-year career (since 1952), Merv Griffin has appeared in 12 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Merv Griffin's first movie?
The career of Merv Griffin began with Cattle Town (1952).
What is Merv Griffin's most recent movie or series?
Merv Griffin's most recent release is Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon, which premiered on March 5, 2008.
What TV shows has Merv Griffin appeared in?
On television, Merv Griffin has appeared in The Daily Show, Saturday Night Live, The Golden Girls, Hercules.
Merv Griffin
1925-07-06 · 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.