Ken Jennings

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Game Show Host • Jeopardy Contestant • Personality

Birth Date: May 23, 1974

Age: 50 years old

Birth Place: Edmonds, Washington

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Ken Jennings is an American author, television personality, and quiz show contestant best known for his record-setting winning streak on the trivia game show Jeopardy!. In 2004, Jennings achieved fame by winning 74 consecutive games, earning over $2.5 million, making him the highest-earning American game show contestant at that time. He later won the show's "Greatest of All Time" tournament in 2020.

Jennings has since become one of the hosts of Jeopardy!, following the passing of longtime host Alex Trebek in 2020. He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 2023 for the same project.

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Ken Jennings on Jeopardy! Masters Season 3
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‘Jeopardy!’: Controversial Game Ends in Disaster for One Contestant

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‘Celebrity Jeopardy!’ Delivers Closely Fought Final – Which Star Won $1 Million for Charity?

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‘Jeopardy!’ Fans React After ‘Badly Written’ Question Results in ‘Brutal’ Loss

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Ken Jennings Throws Shade at ‘Jeopardy!’ Over New Pope Selection

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‘Jeopardy Masters’ 2025: Matchups, Schedule, Players, and More

 Jeopardy! players, Liam Starnes, Bob Callen, and Maya Vlajnic on April 21,2025
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‘Jeopardy!’: Incredibly Tight Game All Comes Down to Math

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‘Jeopardy!’ Host Ken Jennings Reveals Shocking Number of Ties in His Wardrobe

 Jeopardy! players (from left) Andrew Hayes, Steven Hoying, and Michelle Dolinski, on April 17, 2025
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‘Jeopardy!’: Stunning Result as Champ Andrew Hayes Goes for 7th Win

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‘Jeopardy!’ Player Dazzles Fans With Huge Haul of Correct Answers

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‘Jeopardy!’: Is Ken Jennings Secretly Quoting ‘Die Hard’ on Show?

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‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Andrew Hayes Competes in Fierce Battle as He Goes for 5th Win

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‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Discover Ken Jennings’ Side Gigs Away From the Game Show

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‘Jeopardy!’: Find Out if Andrew Hayes Qualified for Tournament of Champions

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‘Jeopardy!’ Fans React to Controversial Dr. Seuss Ruling by Judges

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Meet ‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Andrew Hayes: Child Prodigy Turned Law Student

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‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Makes ‘Bold’ Wager on Daily Double That Won Them The Game

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‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Speaks Out After ‘Super Mario’ Controversy

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‘Jeopardy!’: Find Out If Current Champion Mike Dawson Qualified for ToC

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‘Jeopardy!’ Fans React to ‘Annoying’ Final Question Response

 Jeopardy! contestants Mike Dawson, Joe Lancour, and Anise K. Strong-Morse on 4/8/2025
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‘Jeopardy’ Fans React After After Contestant’s Stunning Performance on ‘Tough’ Board

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‘Jeopardy!’: Ken Jennings Gets Candid About the Hardest Part of Hosting Show

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‘Jeopardy!’ & ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Ratings Shock: Which Show Is Now on Top?

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‘Jeopardy’: Contestant’s 20-Year Quest to Get on Show Comes True

 Jeopardy! players Bryce Wargin, Connor Huey, and Kristen Ramsey on the game show on April 1, 2025
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‘Jeopardy!’: One Contestant Not Allowed to Compete in Final Question

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Ken Jennings Spills ‘Celebrity Jeopardy!’ Secrets & Admits He Gets ‘Mean’

 jeopardy! players josh weikert, bryce wargin, and allison Willard on the game show on 3/31/2025
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‘Jeopardy’ Contestant Speaks Out After Final Question Drama

 jeopardy players josh weikert, mike budzinski, and revell carr on 3/28/2025
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‘Jeopardy!’ Player Speaks Out After Misreading Final Question

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‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Blast Contestants for Not Knowing ‘Shaft’ Star Richard Roundtree

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‘Jeopardy!’: Did Champion Josh Weikert Beat the 4-Day Curse?

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‘Jeopardy Masters’ & ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’ Announce Lineups and Premieres

 Jeopardy contestants on March 25, 2025- josh weikert, john rindone, and melanie Hirsch
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‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Speaks Out After ‘Nail-Biting’ Game

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‘Jeopardy!’: Contestant Speaks Out After Incorrect Daily Double Costs Them the Game

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‘Jeopardy!’ Contestants Have This Complaint About Being on Show

 jeopardy competitors cameron berry, steve luck, josh weikert on 3/21/2025
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‘Jeopardy!’: Contestant Runs Category for Amazing Win

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‘Jeopardy!’ Question About Kanye West Sparks Controversy as Champ Tries to Break 4-Game Curse

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‘Jeopardy!’: Ken Jennings Cracks Up at Carrot Suit Story as Fans Hail Champ

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‘Jeopardy!’: Ken Jennings Makes Stunning Comment About Champion Alex DeFrank

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‘Jeopardy! Fans Stunned as ‘Cheers’ Question Becomes Triple Stumper

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‘Jeopardy!’: Win Comes Down to Nail Biting Final Question
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‘Jeopardy!’ Fans React After More Drama Ends Spectacular Week on Show
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‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Overcomes Thumb Injury to Earn Stunning Win

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‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Speaks Out After ‘Most Exciting Interview Story Ever’
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‘Jeopardy!’ Fans React After Harvey Silikovitz Is Involved in Another Stunning Game

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‘Jeopardy!’: 7-Day Champ Returns to Defend Her Winning Streak As Tournaments End

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Who Won ‘Jeopardy!’ Invitational Tournament? When Will ‘Masters’ Air?

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‘Jeopardy!’: Contestant Admits Opponents Are Better on Buzzer After Shocking ‘JIT’ Loss