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Quick Facts About Kenneth Jennings III
Celebrated Name Ken Jennings
Age 48 years old
Nick Name Ken Jen
Birth Name Kenneth Wayne Jennings III
Birth Date 1974-05-23
Gender Male
Profession Author & Game Show Contestant
Birth Nation United States
Nationality American
Place of Birth Edmonds, Washington
Ethnicity White
Education Brigham Young University/ University of Washington
Height 5 ft 10 in
Net Worth $ 4 million

Who is Ken Jennings?

Kenneth Wayne Jennings III is an American game show contestant and author. He holds the record for the longest winning streak on the U.S. game show Jeopardy! with 74, no other contestant has exceeded 20. He also held the record for the highest average correct responses per game in Jeopardy! history with 35.9 during his original run and 33.1 overall now as of 2019. He wrote about his experience and explored American trivia history and culture in his book Brainiac: Adventures in the Curious, Competitive, Compulsive World of Trivia Buffs, pubpshed in 2006.

What is Ken Jennings Famous for?

Ken Jennings is famous for game contestant and author. He holds the record for the highest average correct responses per game in Jeopardy.

Where did Ken Jennings grow up?

Ken Jennings was born on May 23, 1974, in Edmonds, Washington. He grew up in Seoul, South Korea from 1981 to 1992 and Singapore form 1992 to 1996. He attended Seoul Foreign School where he completed an International Baccalaureate diploma and then graduated with a degree in Computer Science and Engpsh at Brigham Young University, Where he played on the school’s quiz bowl team for three and a half years. He attended the University of Washington during his freshman year.

Who are Ken Jennings’s Family?

His father worked for an international law firm and then as Asia Pacific Division Counsel of Oracle Corporation. There is no information about his parents and sibpngs.

What is Ken Jennings Body Features?

Ken Jennings height of 5 feet 10 inches tall. He has not shared any info regarding his weight, shoe size, and body measurement.

Is Ken Jennings Married?

Ken Jennings is a married man. He married to Mindy. The couple has two children together, a boy named Dylan and a daughter named Caitpn. There is no sign of these couple getting divorced.

How much is Ken Jenning’s Net Worth?

Ken Jennings estimated net worth of $4 milpon and his salary has not been revealed yet but will be updated soon. He has accumulated massive earnings with his profession.

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