Ken Jennings
Birth Place: Jersey City, NJ, USA
Latest News on Ken Jennings:
FOXBRIER LANE Finds Hope at 54 Below (Jan 29, 2025)
See Tony Yazbeck, Kerry Ellis & More Perform at 54 Below Next Week (Jan 24, 2025)
Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis & More to Perform at 54 Below in January (Dec 27, 2024)
FOXBRIER LANE Finds Hope at 54 Below (Jan 29, 2025)
See Tony Yazbeck, Kerry Ellis & More Perform at 54 Below Next Week (Jan 24, 2025)
Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis & More to Perform at 54 Below in January (Dec 27, 2024)
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
[Off-Broadway]
Return Engagement [off-Broadway], 1998
Lamplighter/Ghost of Christmas Past
Writing
Playwright
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
Videos
VIDEO: Watch a Post-Match Interview With JEOPARDY Champ Ken Jennings
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-01-14 21:51:30
VIDEO: See JEOPARDY Champ Ken Jennings Interviewed for MEET THE CONTESTANTS
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-01-09 22:01:30
TV: Vanessa Williams, William Spencer Reilly & Ken Jennings Preview the Season Ahead at the Sheen Center
by Eugene Ebner - 2019-08-02 09:20:12
Fiore Barbini Brings Cabaret ShowLOSING MY MIND to 53 Above Broadway
by Julie Musbach - 2018-07-16 15:25:30
TV Exclusive: Original Casts of GREASE, NINE & GRAND HOTEL Reunite for RAMA-LAMA-DING DONG Concert!
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-01-16 10:23:21
News
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
by Nicholas Pontolillo - Dec 22, 2024
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL at The Argyle Theatre?
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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
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.
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.
GRAND HOTEL Original Broadway Cast to Celebrate Show's 35th Anniversary at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2024
Celebrate the 35th anniversary of GRAND HOTEL with the original Broadway cast at 54 Below. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2024
Celebrate the 35th anniversary of GRAND HOTEL with the original Broadway cast at 54 Below. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Inside and Backstage at the 78th Annual Theatre World Awards
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 12, 2024
The historic 78th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony was held on Monday evening, June 10, 2024 at the Marquis Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the big night here!
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 12, 2024
The historic 78th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony was held on Monday evening, June 10, 2024 at the Marquis Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the big night here!
Len Cariou & Peter Filichia To Be Honored at 78th Annual Theatre World Awards
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 28, 2024
The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has announced two of the individuals to be honored at 78th Annual Theatre World Awards to be held on Monday evening, June 10, 2024 beginning at 7:00 p.m.
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 28, 2024
The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has announced two of the individuals to be honored at 78th Annual Theatre World Awards to be held on Monday evening, June 10, 2024 beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Review: GRAND HOTEL: THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST REUNION CONCERT at 54 Below Was Incredible
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 27, 2024
The intimate cabaret space at 54 Below was transformed into Berlin’s Grand Hotel on Monday night. The kick-off performance of GRAND HOTEL: THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST REUNION CONCERT on February 26th was exuberant, with much of the star-studded original cast reviving their roles.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 27, 2024
The intimate cabaret space at 54 Below was transformed into Berlin’s Grand Hotel on Monday night. The kick-off performance of GRAND HOTEL: THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST REUNION CONCERT on February 26th was exuberant, with much of the star-studded original cast reviving their roles.
GRAND HOTEL 35TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION, Alysha Umphress, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 24, 2024
Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Learn more about the performances here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 24, 2024
Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Learn more about the performances here!
Jeopardy! Champions Wildcard Play-In Games Available Exclusively On TuneIn
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024
Jeopardy! fans can catch all the excitement exclusively on TuneIn as the Champions Wildcard Play-In Games unfold, deciding who earns a shot in the coveted Champions Wildcard Competition.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024
Jeopardy! fans can catch all the excitement exclusively on TuneIn as the Champions Wildcard Play-In Games unfold, deciding who earns a shot in the coveted Champions Wildcard Competition.
Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of CELEBRITY JEOPARDY! on ABC - Tuesday, January 2, 2024
by TV Scoop - Dec 28, 2023
Get all the scoop on CELEBRITY JEOPARDY!, airing on ABC on Tuesday, January 2, 2024! In the first semifinal game of the season, Utkarsh Ambudkar (“Ghosts”), Mira Sorvino (“Shining Veil”) and Lisa Ann Walter (ABC’s “Abbott Elementary”) battle to make it one step closer to being crowned the “Celebrity Jeopardy!” champion. Watch a video now!
by TV Scoop - Dec 28, 2023
Get all the scoop on CELEBRITY JEOPARDY!, airing on ABC on Tuesday, January 2, 2024! In the first semifinal game of the season, Utkarsh Ambudkar (“Ghosts”), Mira Sorvino (“Shining Veil”) and Lisa Ann Walter (ABC’s “Abbott Elementary”) battle to make it one step closer to being crowned the “Celebrity Jeopardy!” champion. Watch a video now!
GRAND HOTEL Original Broadway Cast to Celebrate the Show's 35th Anniversary at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2023
54 BELOW will reunite the original Broadway cast of the Tony Award® winning musical Grand Hotel in honor of Tommy Tune’s 85th birthday on February 26 & 27 at 7pm & 9pm.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2023
54 BELOW will reunite the original Broadway cast of the Tony Award® winning musical Grand Hotel in honor of Tommy Tune’s 85th birthday on February 26 & 27 at 7pm & 9pm.
SWEENEY TODD, A History- Part 2: The Demon Barber Slashes His Way From Page To Stage And Beyond
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2023
Learn how Sondheim made Sweeney sing and how Mr. Todd made his mark on mass media in Part 2 of SWEENEY TODD, A History.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2023
Learn how Sondheim made Sweeney sing and how Mr. Todd made his mark on mass media in Part 2 of SWEENEY TODD, A History.
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?
Ken Jennings has won the Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Sweeney Todd and the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards also 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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