Born in Edmonds, Washington, Jennings grew up in Seoul, South Korea and Singapore, where his father worked for an international law firm, and then as Asia Pacific Division Counsel of Oracle Corporation
During his first race in Jeopardy! matches, deserved Jennings record for the highest American game show winnings. His total were surpassed by Brad Rutter, who defeated Jennings in the finals of the Jeopardy! Ultimate Tournament of Champions, adding $ 2,000,000 to Rutter existing Jeopardy! Champions ..
