Ken Jennings(II)

Producer
Actor
Additional Crew

Contestants competing against a professional quizzer, known as the Chaser, whose aim is to prevent the contestants from winning a cash prize.

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The Chase (2021– )

Ken Jennings was born on 23 May 1974 in Edmonds, Washington, USA. He is a producer and actor, known for Jeopardy! (1984), Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) and The Simpsons (1989). He has been married to Mindy Boam Jennings since 16 September 2000. They have two children.

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Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys
- 1 win & 7 nominations total

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Known for

Jeopardy!

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TV Series

Producer

Happy Gilmore 2

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Ken Jennings

2025

The Simpsons

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TV Series

Ken Jennings(voice)

Red Dead Redemption II

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Video Game

Additional Crew

2018

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Personal details

Official sites
- Bluesky
- Facebook
Alternative names
- Ken W. Jennings
Height
- 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
Born
- May 23, 1974
- Edmonds, Washington, USA
Spouse
- Mindy Boam JenningsSeptember 16, 2000 - present (2 children)
Children
- Caitlin Elizabeth Jennings
Other works
TV commercial for Cingular Wireless (2005).
Publicity listings
- 2 Interviews
- 12 Articles

Did you know

Trivia
Appeared in a FedEx print ad following his "Jeopardy!" loss. The ad showed Jennings at his podium in a photoshopped picture, which the screen reading the incorrect "What is FedEx?" Final Jeopardy! response with his losing score $8799. Under the photo was a caption reading "There's only one time FedEx has ever been the wrong answer".

Quotes
[interviewed by Charles Gibson on Good Morning America (1975) about his stint on Jeopardy! (1984):] I think most people are watching at home, don't realize how important the timing on the buzzer is. ... You know, those are three very smart people every night. And most people know most of the answers. So, the buzzer is going to be what separates the men from the boys. [July 12, 2004]