Merv Griffin

Mervyn Edward Griffin, Jr. (born on July 6, 1925 in San Mateo, California) is an American talk show host, entertainer, and television personality and executive. He began his career as a singer and even appeared in movies and on Broadway; he later became host of his own TV show, The Merv Griffin Show, and an entertainment business magnate.

Trivia

• Nephew of tennis player Clarence Griffin (US Open doubles champion)
• Member of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
• Shares the same birthday (July 6) as President George Walker Bush, actress Gina Lollobrigida, and Nancy Reagan
• Lost his sister Barbara to cancer, at the same time that he was battling cancer as well