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Ken Jennings

ActorBorn 1974On stage 1975 to 20018 productions on this page

Kenneth Wayne Jennings III (born May 23, 1974) is an American game show host and author who has hosted the syndicated quiz show Jeopardy! since 2021. He is best known for his success and streak as a contestant on the program: in 2004, he won 74 consecutive games, the longest streak in the show's history, and became the highest-earning American game show contestant. Before appearing on Jeopardy!, Jennings worked as a software engineer. Afterward, Jennings pursued a career as an author, writing about his experience and exploring American trivia history and culture in a series of best-selling books. He also appeared on other game shows, including The Chase (where he was nicknamed "The Professor…

On stage

8 productions, 26 years

1975

All God's Chillun Got WingsBroadway Circle In The Square Theatre. Revival. Directed by George C. Scott

53 performances

1979

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet StreetBroadway Uris Theatre. Original. Directed by Harold Prince

557 performances

1982

Present LaughterBroadway Circle In The Square Theatre. Revival. Directed by George C. Scott

179 performances

1985

MayorBroadway Latin Quarter. Original. Directed by Jeffrey B. Moss

185 performances

1989

Grand HotelBroadway Martin Beck Theatre. Revival. Directed by Tommy Tune

1,077 performances

1997

London AssuranceBroadway Criterion Center Stage Right. Revival. Directed by Joe Dowling

72 performances

1997

Side ShowBroadway Original. Directed by Robert Longbottom

91 performances

2001

UrinetownBroadway Henry Miller Theatre. Original. Directed by John Rando

965 performances

Worked with more than once

1 names

Jeff McCarthy 2 productions

Also credited on

1 work

Company

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