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Merv Griffin

Mervyn Edward Griffin Jr., known professionally as Merv Griffin, was an American television show host and media mogul. In 2022, Merv Griffin's net worth is estimated to be $1 billion dollars.

March 29, 2022

Words by Matthew Taylor

Merv Griffin Net Worth

$1 billion

Est. Range $775M - $1.2B

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Mervyn Edward Griffin Jr. was a talk show host, media mogul, and game show creator. He started his career as a singer on the radio and in films and Broadway shows. From 1965 to 1986, he had his own talk show called The Merv Griffin Show. He also created two famous game shows called Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune.

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Richest Celebrities

Celebrities are a mixed bag. From being masters of their craft (like Anthony Hopkins) to being famous just for sake of being famous (Kim Kardashian), celebrities have managed to make the whole world (or a good chunk of it) hang off of their every word. From actors and comedians to models, reality TV stars and Youtubers, these people have one thing in common – they’ve managed to break through all the clutter and propel themselves to stardom.

Most wannabe celebrities earn very little… hopefuls post clips on YouTube that no one watches, most reality TV contestants earn next to nothing, and the average member of the Screen Actors Guild earns less than $1,000 per year from acting jobs. But the celebrities on our list are different. They’ve leveraged their exposure, personal brands, sponsorships and captured the limelight (and associated dollars) anyway they can.

Ultimately, to make the big bucks as a celebrity, you need to be prepared to sell your name, look, face and body… and turn as much as you can into products. Yes, money comes from appearances and roles in big productions, but many celebrities have made their wealth through selling books, biographies, clothing lines and perfume. From their weddings to photos of their first child, everything’s for sale. And, based on the net worth of 10 top celebrities, it seems to be worth it!

Buying Power

Merv Griffin's net worth of 1 billion can buy...

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Air Jordan I
Priced at $225
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Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Priced at $999

Methodology

The Wealthiest Index is a ranking of the world's richest people. In calculating Andre Agassi’s net worth, we strive to provide the most transparent calculations available with detailed analysis of how that Andre Agassi’s fortune was made. Each net worth figure is updated at regular intervals to reflect market movements.

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