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Birth Place: Jersey City, NJ, USA

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BIO

One of the best-known quiz show contestants of all time, Ken Jennings set records in 2004 as THE PLAYER with the longest winning streak (74 consecutive games) and most regular-season winnings ($2.52 million) in Jeopardy! history. Once a computer programmer, today Jennings is the author of twelve books and the co-host of the podcast Omnibus. His favorite trivia categories are literature and movies, and his hobbies include hiking and painting. He lives in Seattle with his wife Mindy, two kids, and two dogs.

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STAGE CREDITS

The Gospel of John The Gospel of John
[Off-Broadway]
Sheen Center's Off-Broadway Production, 2019
Performer
Finian's Rainbow Finian's Rainbow
[Off-Broadway]
Irish Repertory Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2016
Finian
Mimi Le Duck
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2006
Gypsy
Urinetown Urinetown
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2001
Old Man Strong / Hot Blades Harry
Fanny Hill
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1999
Rev. Fallwell
The Molly Maguires
[New York]
Workshop, 1999
Other Roles
A Christmas Carol
[Off-Broadway]
Return Engagement [off-Broadway], 1998
Lamplighter/Ghost of Christmas Past
Side Show
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
The Boss, Performer
London Assurance
[Broadway]
1997
Mr. Adolphus Spanker
A Christmas Carol
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1994
Performer
Peter Pan
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1994
Performer
Grand Hotel
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Georg Strunk, Witt (Understudy)
The Little Rascals
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1987
Performer
The Gift of the Magi
[Off-Off-Broadway]
Off-Off-Broadway Revival, 1986
Performer
Mayor
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1985
Ensemble, Performer
Mayor
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1985
Performer
The Gift of the Magi
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1984
Performer
The Boys from Syracuse
[Regional (US)]
Goodspeed Revival, 1984
Performer
Sweeney Todd
[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 1980
Tobias Ragg
Sweeney Todd
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Tobias Ragg
All God's Chillun Got Wings
[Broadway]
1975
Shorty
Babes in Toyland
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1975
Performer

Writing

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1979 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical

Ken Jennings, Sweeney Todd


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1979 - Performance

Ken Jennings, Sweeney Todd

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Video: New Musical FROM CORINNE’S HEART at 54 Below Photo
Video: New Musical FROM CORINNE’S HEART at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026

FROM CORINNE’S HEART, a new musical written, produced, composed, and directed by Charles Mandracchia, played a sold-out performance recently at 54 Below. Check out highlights in the video here!
Photo: FROM CORINNE’S HEART Plays Sold-Out Performance at 54 Below Photo
Photo: FROM CORINNE’S HEART Plays Sold-Out Performance at 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026

FROM CORINNE’S HEART, a new musical written, produced, composed, and directed by Charles Mandracchia, played a sold-out performance Friday night at 54 Below. Check out a photo from behind the scenes.
Stephanie Pope, Jonathan Poretz and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week Photo
Stephanie Pope, Jonathan Poretz and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026

Next Week, 54 Below will some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Stephanie Pope, Jonathan Poretz, Ari Axelrod and more. 
FROM CORINNE'S HEART To Be Performed at 54 Below Photo
FROM CORINNE'S HEART To Be Performed at 54 Below
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 19, 2026

From Corinne’s Heart, a new musical performed by Broadway veterans and new talent, will come to 54 Below. This show explores the hope and resilience of Corinne who dreamed of being a figure skater, affected by Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
54 Below to Present New Musical FROM CORINNE’S HEART Photo
54 Below to Present New Musical FROM CORINNE’S HEART
by Gillian Blum - Mar 21, 2026

54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present From Corinne’s Heart on May 15, 2026 at 9:30 p.m., and will feature a cast of Broadway veterans and exciting new talent.
25 Theater Books for Your Fall 2025 Reading List Photo
25 Theater Books for Your Fall 2025 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 12, 2025

We're falling into fall with a great Broadway read! This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Fall 2025 reading list.
Video: 'Broadway Musical Change A Letter' Category Featured on JEOPARDY! MASTERS Photo
Video: 'Broadway Musical Change A Letter' Category Featured on JEOPARDY! MASTERS
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2025

For the 'Broadway Musical Change A Letter' category, Joepardy! Masters contestants were asked to guess the title of an existing Broadway musical from a plot description that has been altered to reflect a slightly new title.
Video: Paul Tazewell Takes Over a Costume Design Category on JEOPARDY! MASTERS Photo
Video: Paul Tazewell Takes Over a Costume Design Category on JEOPARDY! MASTERS
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2025

Tony and Academy Award-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell recently appeared on an episode of Jeopardy! Masters, offering clues to the contestants about famous costumes and their designers from film and television. Find out the answers by watching the video!
Video: 'Tony Winners' Category Featured on JEOPARDY! MASTERS Photo
Video: 'Tony Winners' Category Featured on JEOPARDY! MASTERS
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2025

With awards season in full swing, a 'Tony Winners' category was featured on a recent episode of Jeopardy! Masters. Check out the video to discover the answers!
FOXBRIER LANE Finds Hope at 54 Below Photo
FOXBRIER LANE Finds Hope at 54 Below
by Chloe Yang - Jan 29, 2025

Folk-rock musical 'Foxbrier Lane' makes NYC debut at 54 Below on Jan 29. From addiction to healing, this true story features Broadway stars from Rent & Spring Awakening in a powerful exploration of family grief.
See Tony Yazbeck, Kerry Ellis & More Perform at 54 Below Next Week Photo
See Tony Yazbeck, Kerry Ellis & More Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tony Yazbeck, Kerry Ellis and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis & More to Perform at 54 Below in January Photo
Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis & More to Perform at 54 Below in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2024

In January, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis, and many more! Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: God Bless The Argyle Theatre's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL Photo
Review: God Bless The Argyle Theatre's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL
by Nicholas Pontolillo - Dec 22, 2024

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL at The Argyle Theatre?
Cast Announced for FOXBRIER LANE New York Premiere At 54 Below Photo
Cast Announced for FOXBRIER LANE New York Premiere At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2024

Complete casting has been announced for a concert of Foxbrier Lane, a new folk/rock musical debuting in New York City at 54 Below for one night only on January 29th at 9:30 PM.
Photos: GRAND HOTEL's 35th Anniversary Original Broadway Cast Reunion Concert Photo
Photos: GRAND HOTEL's 35th Anniversary Original Broadway Cast Reunion Concert
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 15, 2024

“We’ll Take a Glass Together” when 54 Below presents Grand Hotel: The 35th Anniversary Original Broadway Cast Reunion Concert. This very special immersive concert received rave reviews in February. It runs 11/15 and 11/16. See photos from 11/14.
Interview: Bob Stillman of GRAND HOTEL's 35TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION CONCERT at 54 Below Photo
Interview: Bob Stillman of GRAND HOTEL's 35TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION CONCERT at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 11, 2024

This week from 11/14 to 11/16 catch a reunion of the original cast of Grand Hotel at 54 Below. It’s truly incredible hearing the score sung through in its entirety. We spoke with Tony Award® nominee Bob Stillman (Grey Gardens, Dirty Blonde) about what it’s like to be stepping back into the show 35 years later
Lorna Dallas Joins Original Cast Members in GRAND HOTEL Reunion Concert at 54 Below Photo
Lorna Dallas Joins Original Cast Members in GRAND HOTEL Reunion Concert at 54 Below
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 10, 2024

Lorna Dallas joins original cast members for the 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert of GRAND HOTEL at 54 Below, with performances on November 14-16, both in person and livestreamed.
Musical Theatre Melodies Celebrates 70th Anniversary Of FANNY Photo
Musical Theatre Melodies Celebrates 70th Anniversary Of FANNY
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 10, 2024

Musical Theatre Melodies, hosted by Rob Morrison, will mark the 70th anniversary of the Broadway premiere of Fanny by Harold Rome on Tuesday, November 12th featuring the original 1954 Broadway cast recording.
Video: GRAND HOTEL Cast Reunites at 54 Below Photo
Video: GRAND HOTEL Cast Reunites at 54 Below
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 10, 2024

Earlier this year, original cast members from Grand Hotel reunited at 54 Below for 35th Anniversary Concert. Watch video highlights here!
Scarecrow Video Begins Campaign to 'Save Our Scarecrow' and Remain Open Photo
Scarecrow Video Begins Campaign to 'Save Our Scarecrow' and Remain Open
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 18, 2024

Scarecrow Video, the world’s largest video library, has penned an open letter to film fans that – due to the rising operational costs and decline in video rental and sales – they will need to raise $1.8 million before the end of the year or risk closing their doors.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ken Jennings been in?

Ken Jennings has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Ken Jennings been in?

Ken Jennings has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Ken Jennings been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sweeney Todd and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Sweeney Todd.

What awards has Ken Jennings won?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Sweeney Todd, and Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Sweeney Todd.

How many shows has Ken Jennings written?

Ken Jennings has written 1 shows including The Gospel of John (Playwright).

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