American game show contestant and author. He is the highest-earning American game show contestant of all time. Jennings holds the record for the longest winning streak on the U.S. game show Jeopardy! with 74 wins. He also holds the record for the highest average correct responses per game in Jeopardy! history (for those contestants with at least 300 correct responses) with 35.9 during his original run (no other contestant has exceeded 30) and 33.1 overall including tournaments and special events. In 2004, Jennings won 74 consecutive Jeopardy! games before he was defeated by challenger Nancy Zerg on his 75th appearance. His total earnings on Jeopardy! are $4,522,700, consisting of: $2,520,700 over his 74 wins, a $2,000 second-place prize in his 75th appearance; a $500,000 second-place prize in the Jeopardy! Ultimate Tournament of Champions (2005); a $300,000 second-place prize in Jeopardys IBM Challenge (2011), when he lost to the Watson computer but became the first human to best third-place finisher Brad Rutter; a $100,000 second-place prize in the Jeopardy! Battle of the Decades (2014); a $100,000 second-place prize (his share of his teams $300,000 prize) in the Jeopardy! All-Star Games (2019); and a $1,000,000 first-place prize in the Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time (2020). Link to Wikipedia biography Read less
Born: May 23, 1974 in Edmonds, Washington, USA
Ken Jennings gained widespread recognition as the record-holding champion on the game show Jeopardy!. His 74-game winning streak in 2004 captivated audiences and cemented his place in television history. Since then, he has become a prominent figure in the world of trivia, writing several books, hosting and appearing on numerous game shows, and maintaining an active online presence.
Ken's unprecedented success on Jeopardy! led to numerous appearances on the show, including tournaments such as the Tournament of Champions and the Ultimate Tournament of Champions. He ultimately became a consulting producer on the show and after the passing of Alex Trebek, served as one of the interim hosts. He is currently a permanent host of the show, alongside Mayim Bialik.
Beyond Jeopardy!, Ken has participated in and hosted various other game shows, demonstrating his extensive knowledge and quick wit. He's appeared on shows like Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, The Chase (US version), and 1 vs. 100. He also hosted the game show Grand Slam and the revival of 50 States of Fright. He has served as a commentator and participant on GSN's World Series of Poker.
Ken Jennings is a prolific author, having written several books covering a range of topics, including trivia, travel, and American history. Some of his notable works include Brainiac: Adventures in the Curious, Competitive, Compulsive World of Trivia Buffs, Maphead: Lost in the Great Game of Geography, and Because I Said So!: The Completely Useless Guide to Parenting. His books often blend humor and insightful observations.
Ken maintains an active presence on social media platforms, particularly Twitter, where he shares his thoughts on current events, trivia, and pop culture. His Twitter handle is @KenJennings. He engages with his followers and often participates in online discussions. He occasionally posts on Instagram.
Ken Jennings continues to be involved in various projects related to trivia and entertainment. Besides hosting Jeopardy!, he continues to make appearances on other programs and engages in public speaking engagements. His wide range of knowledge and engaging personality keep him in demand as a television personality. He also co-hosts the podcast Omnibus with Johnathan Coulton, exploring a variety of topics.
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