Musician Dictionary

Merv Griffin

American talk show host, singer, and game show producer (1925–2007) · American singer, TV host, and songwriter

DescriptionAmerican talk show host, singer, and game show producer (1925–2007)
Source: Wikidata
Born1925-07-06
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceSan Mateo San Mateo
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2007-08-12
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathLos Angeles Los Angeles
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationfilm actor television producer singer screenwriter composer media proprietor stage actor businessperson television presenter
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsvoice
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsRCA Victor
Source: Wikidata
Member ofMerv Griffin and The Martin Men Freddy Martin And His Orchestra The Martin Men The Merv Griffin Ensemble The Merv Griffin Orchestra
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz
AwardsDaytime Emmy Award star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

Burtun Griffin Host M. Griffin Merv Merve Griffin Mervyn Edward Griffin, Jr. Theme

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Identifiers

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