How much money has Ken Jennings won on Jeopardy?
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Asked by: Deangelo Geiger
Ken Jennings is one of the most well-known high rollers from the ABC series. The Washington-born author is actually the highest-earning American game show contestant of all time. In addition to winning $2,520,700 during his initial 74-show run on Jeopardy!, he nearly doubled that number in numerous special tournaments.
Who has won most money on Jeopardy?
Brad Rutter: $4,938,436
Brad Rutter remains the all-time biggest winner of Jeopardy! according to the game show’s Hall of Fame. His total winnings, including tournaments, of almost $5 million, were accumulated over 20 years beginning in 2000 when he was just 22 years old.
How much did Ken Jennings earn hosting Jeopardy?
In 2004, he 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!
What did Ken Jennings do for a living?
Ken Jennings was working as a software engineer before becoming a “Jeopardy!” champion and host. He’s written several books and appears as an expert on another game show called “The Chase.” He ran out of facts to share about himself during his 74-game streak and started making them up.
How many people won $1000000 on Jeopardy?
Only three people in “Jeopardy!” history had ever broken $1 million in winnings — until Amy Schneider came along.
How much total money did Amy Schneider Win on Jeopardy?
$1,382,800
Amy Schneider ended a record-breaking 40-day winning streak on “Jeopardy,” taking home a whopping $1,382,800.
What’s the longest Jeopardy streak?
74 games
1. Ken Jennings, “Jeopardy!” GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) and now host of the show, still holds the record for the longest winning streak with 74 games in 2004.
