Ken Jennings

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Game Show Host • Jeopardy Contestant • Personality

Birth Date: May 23, 1974

Age: 51 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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‘Jeopardy!’ Champion Takes a Risky Swing in Final Moments — Did It Pay Off?

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‘Jeopardy!’: Ken Jennings, Sam Buttrey & More Wish Johnny Gilbert Happy 97th Birthday

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‘Jeopardy!’ Scott Riccardi’s Stunning Win Has Fans Saying the Same Thing

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‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Call Out Show Over ‘Confusing’ James Bond Clue

 Scott Riccardi, Austin Hobbs, and Jolynda Chenicek on 'Jeopardy!'

‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Scott Riccardi Final Question Drama: Did He Survive?

 Ken Jennings and Alex Trebek on 'Jeopardy!'

‘Jeopardy!’: Is Ken Jennings a Better Host Than Alex Trebek? (POLL)

 Scott Riccardi, Sarah Milligan, and Rahul Kak on 'Jeopardy!'

‘Jeopardy!’: Returning Champ Faces Regional Rivals in East Coast Showdown

 Scott Riccardi on 'Jeopardy!'

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 Scott Riccardi, Dan Puma, and Elise Canup on 'Jeopardy!'

‘Jeopardy!’: High Stakes and Higher Wagers Create Thrilling Showdown

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‘Jeopardy!’: Ken Jennings Exclaims ‘Wow,’ Not Once But Twice!

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‘Jeopardy!’ Fans React After Contestant’s Jaw-Dropping $50,400 Win

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‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Apologizes After Claiming to be First Champion Married to a Previous Winner

 Ken Jennings and Ryan Seacrest

‘Jeopardy!’ & ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Latest Ratings Reveal Big Swing

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‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Blast Show Over ‘Absurd’ Ryan Seacrest Question

 Ken Jennings singing 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' at Wrigley Field

Ken Jennings Sings ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’ at Wrigley Field

 (from left) JEopardy! players Jason Singer, Dave McBride, and Heather Kompanek, on July 1, 2025
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‘Jeopardy!’: Did Show Tie Unwanted Record as Husband Aims to Match Wife?

 (from left) Jeopardy! players Dave McBride, Kl;ay Frappier, and Eileen Darragh, on June 30, 2025
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‘Jeopardy!’: Ken Jennings Reveals Unwanted Record After Dramatic Game

 Ken Jennings — 'Jeopardy! Masters' Games 7 and 8

‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Give Verdict on Ken Jennings as Host as Season 41 Draws to End

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‘Jeopardy!’: Ken Jennings Revisits ‘Hoe’ Moment – Fans React

 (left) host Ken Jennings on Jeopardy! (right) contestant Emily Croke on June 23, 2025

‘Jeopardy!’ Fans React After Contestant’s Stunning Link to Question

‘Jeopardy!’ Crew Members Reveal Show Secrets & Ken Jennings’ Box of Tricks

 (left) Ken Jennings hosting Jeopardy! (right) Steve HArvey hosting Family Feud

‘Jeopardy!’ Host Ken Jennings Reveals ‘Lifelong Dream’ to Compete on ‘Family Feud’

 (from left) Jeopardy! players Belvin Blaber, Jacob Hale, and Vivek Upadhyay

‘Jeopardy!’ Fans React After ‘Brutal’ & ‘Chaotic’ Game: ‘What the Heck Happened?’

‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Think Ken Jennings Competing on Rival Game Show Is ‘Unfair’

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‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Admit to ‘Anxiety’ Over This Part of Show

 (from left) Jeopardy! contestant Tom Thriveni, Katie Kornacki, and Sarah Cox, on Monday, June 16, 2025
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‘Jeopardy!’: Did Steve Kornacki’s Sister Katie Win Again?

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‘Jeopardy!’ Host Ken Jennings to Compete on Rival Game Show – Fans React

Should ‘Jeopardy!’ & ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Switch Time Slots? Fans Have Their Say

 (from left) Jeopardy! players Josh Prohofsky, Matt Massie, and Sean Addie on Thursday, June 12, 2025
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‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Matt Massie Makes Huge Gaffe on Final Question

 Yogesh Raut and Isaac Hirsch on Jeopardy

‘Jeopardy! Masters’ Champ Yogesh Raut Reveals He Bonded With Isaac Hirsch Over Iconic TV Show

 (from left) Jeopardy! contestants John Reiss, Jackie Rogoff, and Matt Massie on Tuesday, June 10
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‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Impresses Fans With Dominant Win on ‘Fun Game’

 Jeopardy! contestant Yogesh Raut (left) and Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings (right)

‘Jeopardy! Masters’ Champ Yogesh Raut Says Ken Jennings Mispronounced His Name & Takes Swipe at Show

 JEOPARDY! MASTERS - ÒSemifinals 1 & 2Ó - Hosted by Ken Jennings, top-ranked contestants compete for the $500,000 grand prize. Semifinal games one and two feature Yogesh Raut, Victoria Groce, Juveria Zaheer, and Isaac Hirsch. WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 (9:00-10:01 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Christopher Willard)

Is ‘Jeopardy! Masters’ Returning for Season 4? Here’s Everything We Know

 (from left) Jeopardy! player Sara Fuller, Joey Quismorio, and Nikhil Joshi on June 5, 2025
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‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Gets Candid About Mental Health After ‘Rough’ Loss

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‘Jeopardy!’ Host Ken Jennings Reveals New Book Project

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‘Jeopardy!’: Victoria Groce Speaks Out After Stunning ‘Masters’ Finale

 (left) Ken Jennings in his living room on the phone (right) Sam Buttrey on Jeopardy!

‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Crack Up Over ‘Wholesome’ Call Between Ken Jennings & Sam Buttrey

Big Changes for How You Watch ‘Jeopardy!’ & ‘Wheel of Fortune’ in the Future

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‘Jeopardy!’ Fans React After Ken Jennings Lands Movie Role

 (from left) JEopardy! players Kyle Rahe, Geoff Barnes, and Abbi Klein on June 2, 2025
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‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Swoon Over Contestant After Close Win

‘Jeopardy!’ Host Ken Jennings Reveals His Summer Plans as Game Show Winds Down

 Ken Jennings with Juveria Zaheer, Isaac Hirsch, and Victoria Groce on Jeopardy! Masters

‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Go Wild Over Marathon Night of Shows

 (from left) Jeopardy! players Anne LaGatta, Thomas Sweeney, and Geoff Barnes
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‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Reveals ‘Bake-Off’ Dream — Did He Cook Up Win?

 Ken Jennings (left) with his son, Dylan (right) at a Seattle Mariners baseball game

‘Jeopardy!’ Fans React After Ken Jennings & Son Have Baseball Night Out

 (from left) Jeopardy! contestant Alice Welch, Tyler Griffith, and Thomas Sweeney on May 28, 2025
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‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Complain Final Question Was ‘Way too Easy’

 (from left) Jeopardy! players Tyler Griffith, Judith Friedman, Jackie Yang, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025
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‘Jeopardy!’ Fans React After Wild Wagers Decide Dramatic Game

 (from elft) Jeopardy! players Judith Friedman, Jim Carpenter, and Miles Tepper on Monday, May 26, 2025

‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Dubbed a ‘Beast’ After High-Scoring Thriller

 Ken Jennings, Drew Carey

Game Show Fans React to Ken Jennings & Drew Carey’s Shared Birthday

 (from left) Jeopardy! players Angela Mustapha, Brendan Liaw, and Matt Askins on Thursday, May 22, 2025
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‘Jeopardy!’: Did ‘Stay-at-Home Son’ Brendan Liaw Get a Three-Peat?

 Juveria, Roger, and Isaac from Jeopardy! Masters

‘Jeopardy! Masters’ Fans React After Player’s ‘Heartbreaking’ Loss

 (from left) Jeopardy! players Romy Negrin, Brendan Liaw, and Sam Macken on Wednesday, May 22
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‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Praise High-Scoring Game as ‘Best of Season’

 Matt Amodio, Yogesh Raut, and Victoria Groce

‘Jeopardy! Masters’ Fans React After Yogesh Raut Finally Loses

 (from left) Jeopardy! contestants Benjamin Liaw, Mitch Loflin, and Wendy Poosh on Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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‘Jeopardy’ Contestant Speaks Out After Big Comeback Win

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‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Notice Change That May Impact Who Wins

 (from left) Jeopardy! players Micah Green, Mitch Loflin, and Catherine Carnovale on Monday, May 19, 2025
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‘Jeopardy!’ Fans React After ‘Bad Ruling’ & Huge Reversal Decides Game

 (from left) Jeopardy! players Mitch Loflin, Brandon Monsman, and Erin Hoard on May 16, 2025
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‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant’s Secret Harrison Ford Connection

 (from left) Jeopardy! players, Neeraj Borle, Brandon Monsman, and Nick Marino
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‘Jeopardy!’: Did Bartender Champ Bring Home the Beer After Huge Wagers?

‘Jeopardy! Masters’ Fans React After 3 Contestants Are Eliminated

 (from left) Jeopardy! players Jen Johnson, Andrew Jones, and Brandon Monsman on May 14, 2025
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‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Makes Costly Gaffe on a Rhyming Question

 Ken Jennings on Jeopardy! (inset) former champion Luigi de Guzman

Ken Jennings Offended By Parking Lot Sign as ‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Tells Him to ‘Move Along’

 Jeopardy! contestants (from left) Andrew Dmiszewicki, Andrew Jones, and Katie Tarara on May 13, 2025

‘Jeopardy!’: Last Moment Disney Drama Decides Game

 Jeopardy! contestants Rachel Hall, Kara Peruccio, and Andrew Jones on MAy 12, 2025

‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Blame Writers for a ‘Disaster’ of a Category

 Jeopardy! contestant Kara Peruccio, with host Ken Jennings on May 9, 2025

Twin Competes on ‘Jeopardy!’ 12 Years After Her Sister

 CELEBRITY JEOPARDY - ÒFinal: W. Kamau Bell, Robin Thede and Dave FriedbergÓ - Celebrity contestants compete for the $1 million grand prize for charity with W. Kamau Bell (DonorsChoose), Robin Thede (Women in Film) and David Friedberg (The Humane Society). Ken Jennings hosts. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 (9:01-10:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Christopher Willard)

‘Celebrity Jeopardy!’ Returning for Season 4 — Everything We Know

 Jeopardy! contestant Dan Morgen, Christen Aragoni, and Michael Mungin, on May 8, 2025

‘Barbie’ Clue Rattles ‘Jeopardy!’ Contestants as Champ Reveals ‘The Office’ Link