Merv Griffin
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Merv Griffin
Summary
Merv Griffin is a human[1]. He was born in San Mateo[2]. He was born on July 6, 1925[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on August 12, 2007[5]. He worked as a singer[6], television presenter[7], stage actor[8], film actor[9], and screenwriter[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Merv Griffin was born in San Mateo[2].
- Merv Griffin died in Los Angeles[4].
- Merv Griffin was born on July 6, 1925[3].
- Merv Griffin died on August 12, 2007[5].
- Merv Griffin is buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[12].
- Merv Griffin held citizenship in United States[13].
- Merv Griffin's professions included singer[6].
- Merv Griffin worked as a television presenter[7].
- Merv Griffin's professions included stage actor[8].
- Merv Griffin's professions included film actor[9].
- Merv Griffin's professions included screenwriter[10].
- Merv Griffin worked as a businessperson[14].
- Merv Griffin's education included a stint at San Mateo High School[15].
- Merv Griffin was educated at College of San Mateo[16].
- A notable work attributed to Merv Griffin is The Merv Griffin Show[17].
- A notable work attributed to Merv Griffin is Q499767[18].
- A notable work attributed to Merv Griffin is Wheel of Fortune[19].
- Merv Griffin received the Daytime Emmy Award[20].
- Merv Griffin received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].
- Merv Griffin is recorded as male[22].
- Merv Griffin's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Merv Griffin was affiliated with the Republican Party[24].
- Merv Griffin's record label is recorded as RCA Victor[25].
- Merv Griffin's Commons category is recorded as Merv Griffin[26].
- The cause of death was prostate cancer[27].
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Began / founded: 1925-06-06[29]
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Ended / dissolved: 2007-08-12[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: 3ebce527-92e3-4ab5-9fbc-f717fc7bdce4[31]
Body
Origins and Family
Merv Griffin's place of birth was San Mateo[2]. He was born on July 6, 1925[3].
Education
Educated at San Mateo High School[15], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1902[34] and College of San Mateo[16], a school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1922[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[6], television presenter[7], stage actor[8], film actor[9], screenwriter[10], and businessperson[14].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Merv Griffin Show[17], a television series[38], directed by Dick Carson[39]; Q499767[18], a television series[40], directed by Kevin McCarthy[41]; and Wheel of Fortune[19], a television series[42].
Recognition
Awards received include Daytime Emmy Award[20], an award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1974[45] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21], a commemorative plaque[46], in United States[47].
Personal Life
Merv Griffin was affiliated with the Republican Party[24].
Death and Burial
Merv Griffin died on August 12, 2007[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was prostate cancer[27]. Burial took place at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Merv Griffin has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
FAQs
Where was Merv Griffin born?
Merv Griffin's place of birth was San Mateo[2].
Where did Merv Griffin die?
Merv Griffin died in Los Angeles[4].
What did Merv Griffin do for work?
Merv Griffin worked as singer[6], television presenter[7], stage actor[8], film actor[9], and screenwriter[10].
Where did Merv Griffin go to school?
Merv Griffin was educated at San Mateo High School[15] and College of San Mateo[16].
What awards did Merv Griffin receive?
Honors received include Daytime Emmy Award[20] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].