Inside Article
Matt Amodio is a reigning champion of Jeopardy! and the only contestant in the show’s history to win 33 consecutive games. The computer science PhD student from New Haven, Connecticut, recently hinted that his run of the beloved game show might be coming to an end. He now ranks in 2nd place for most consecutive wins in the show.
Originally from Medina, Ohio, Matthew Amodio was born on 4 December 1990 under the star sign Sagittarius. The 30-year-old game show contestant is American by nationality and belongs to the Caucasian ethnicity. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Actuarial Science from the Department of Mathematics in 2012, while also earning a master’s degree in Statistics, both at the Ohio State University. Currently, he is pursuing a PhD from Yale University.
Net Worth, Salary, and Income
While a student at Medina High School in 2009, Amodio was a contestant on the quiz show Academic Challenge on WEWS-Tv Channel 5 in Cleveland, Ohio. His team finished in second place in the quiz competition.
Furthermore, Amodio is a regular contestant on Jeopardy!. To date, he has made a total of 36 appearances in the game show, winning $1,417,401 as cash prizes. Based on the regular-season play, he is the third millionaire contestant after Ken Jennings and James Holzhauer. Besides, he is the tenth highest-earning contestant of all time across all American game shows.
Apart from the game show, Amodio works as a computer science research assistant, Statistician and data scientist. He has established himself as a millionaire from Jeopardy! alone. As of 2021, his net worth is estimated at nearly $800 thousand.
Dating, Girlfriend, and Affairs
Amodio is a secret-loving person and hasn’t delved much about his personal life. He is likely unmarried and probably single as of 8 October 2021. His social accounts are utterly void of his possible romantic affair, and he hasn’t posted any photo online to suggest that he is in a relationship with someone.
Family, Parents, and Siblings
The millionaire game show contestant was born to parents Bonnie and Jim Amodio. He is one of the four children born to his parents. He grew up alongside his three siblings, Dan, Steve, and Mike Amodio.
Body Measurements: Height and Weight
Amodio stands tall at the height of 5 feet 9 inches. He has a well-maintained, fit body that weighs around 78kgs. He has brown hair and dark brown eyes.
