Ken Jennings

Ken Jennings is best known for holding the record for the highest American game show winnings.

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Profession :

TV Show Contestant

Birthday :

May 23, 1974

Star Sign :

Gemini

Age :

50

Birthplace :

Edmonds, Washington

Ken Jennings, an American game show contestant, author, and Jeopardy! host, rose to fame in 2004 with his remarkable 74-game winning streak on the show, amassing over $2.5 million. He participated in The Greatest of All Time tournament in 2020 and has authored books such as “Brainiac: Adventures in the Curious, Competitive, Compulsive World of Trivia Buffs” and “Maphead: Charting the Wide, Weird World of Geography Wonks.” Jennings has also appeared on other game shows, worked as a consultant for “500 Questions,” and became the host of Jeopardy! in 2022 after guest hosting and sharing hosting responsibilities. He is renowned for his extensive knowledge and admiration for the show’s legacy. Notably, Jennings holds the record for the highest American game show earnings during his initial Jeopardy! appearances.