James Holzhauer is a professional gambler from Las Vegas who managed to set the record of second highest all-time winnings during regular-season game play.
Quick Facts and Information on James Holzhauer
| Birth Day | Under review |
| Age | 34 years |
| Country | United States of America |
| Address | Illinois |
| Father | Juergen Holzhauer |
| Mother | Nachiko Ide Holzhauer |
| Older brother | Ian Holzhauer |
| Profession | Professional Gambler |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Melissa Sassin Holzhauer |
| Anniversary | 8th September |
| Gay/Lesbian | Straight |
| Children | Daughter |
| Net Worth | Under review |
| School | Naperville High School |
How old is James Holzhauer? His personal Life.
James “Jamie” Holzhauer is originally from Naperville, Illinois. Holzhauer graduated from Naperville North High School in 2001. He is the son of Juergen Holzhauer and Nachiko Ide Holzhauer and he has an older brother by the name of Ian Holzhauer.
“It’s neat for Naperville to have a native son doing so well,”
Ian Holzhauer, his brother told the Naperville Sun.
In April 2001, he helped lead Naperville North High School to a first-place finish in the Illinois State Finals Academic Challenge. Holzhauer was also part of the first-place Junior Engineering Technological Society competition team for Naperville North in January 2001, according to the Chicago Tribune.
James Holzhaeur in Jeopardy
Holzhauer has been giving reference to his family members during Final Jeopardy, using a number that has meaning to him and writing a tribute below his answer. On his second show, Holzhauer’s Final Jeopardy wager was a tribute to his wife.
“My wife can never again claim I forgot our anniversary (9/8/12). By the way, honey, that counts as your gift for this year,” he wrote on Facebook.
Holzhauer paid tribute to his nephew, Jack, with his first Final Jeopardy wager, $3,268, in honor of his March 26, 2008, birthday. And on Monday, April 8, he wished his father a happy birthday and wagered $7,030. His father was born on July 30, 1941.
His record-breaking total paid tribute to his daughter, whom he called “Booger” in his shoutout. The total, 110,913, is a reference to her birthday, November 9, 2014.
“As for the shout-outs, family will always be more important to me than money or winning on ‘Jeopardy,’ and the bets were a fun and unconventional way for me to show them that,” Holzhauer told The Sun.
James Holzhauer family and wife
James Holzhauer lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, with his 37-year-old wife, Melissa Sassin Holzhauer, and their 4-year-old daughter. He and his wife were married September 8, 2012, and his daughter was born in November 2014.
Holzhauer isn’t the only impressive member of his family. His wife has also appeared on a game show. Melissa Holzhauer was on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” in 2012, and won $28,800.
Randomly, I watched #Jeopardy! on television today. I think I witnessed the most impressive competitive performance in all forms of competition I have ever seen. #JamesHolzhauer, you are the man, and my dvr is set for tomorrow. #$110,914
— Frank Howell (@GracelandUwbb) April 10, 2019
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can someone tell me james holzhaur’s birthday
I know!!! I can’t find it anywhere. 😫. What’s his sign????!!
All I can find is that it’s July 1984
Go James!!!!😄 👍💛👏At first i couldn’t place you. Then i rememberd seeing you on “the Chase”. You were also great then. God Bless you and your family!!!😇
Go James!!!!😄 👍💛👏At first i couldn’t place you. Then i rememberd seeing you on “the Chase”. You were also great then. God Bless you and your family!!!😇
James Holzhauer, you stole my heart, you, walking encyclopedia, you! I hope you beat Ken Jennings’ record!
Go James Go!!! You are very exciting to watch. Comes on an hour from now…can’t wait to see you play again. WIN!!!
If you are running out of birthday’s mine is 12/3/48 – Lorraine. You may wish me a happy birthday if you like.
Mr Holzhauer,
So much knowledge, you’re amazing
To watch !
Congratulations from the West Coast of Vancouver Island! You rule!
Yes we Agree,I am absolute HOOK T on the show,since you are on,Keep on winning and break the RECORD…GOOD LUCK JAMES
Your tremendous recall is just amazing. Your quick, humble and great to watch. Thanks
You are the most remarkable player I have ever seen! I hope you win more than Ken Jennings. You are just terrific!!!
James, you will go further than Mr Jennings as you know almost every question.
Jennings had lots of questions he could not answer.
You are my idol!
Did I hear somewhere that he graduated from the University of Georgia? Truly amazing to watch!
Way to go James. We love watching you and root for you nightly!!
Love watching this guy. He is such a nice man. It’s just a pleasure to watch him being so smart and
humble at the same time. Keep on winning James.
Is his mother Japanese?
You are truly amazing James. Watching from Walnut Mississippi on channel three out of Memphis. Keep going my man.
Jeopardy won’t be same after you leave it! We enjoy watching a very intelligent person!
Congratulations JAMES !! I am a grandmother –89 years, March 19, 1930.! Keep playing for your Granny!
Love watching you every night on Jeopardy . I can’t wait for it to start each night just to see you. It is amazing on how intelligent you are , wish you all the best and I Truly hope that you beat Ken Jennings record. I cannot believe we have to watch the teachers tournament for two weeks before we get to see you again
Wasn’t he a contestant on “The Chase” game show?
I LOVE Jeopardy & have watched it for years!! Loved Ken Jennings, and his humble way and then James came on and I was blown away like everyone is. He is just ”MAGICAL”’ & just sooo knowledgeable & I can’t wait each day for 4:30 pm. I was bummed when the Teachers Tournament came on.. I Love Teachers, but missed James soo much & could not wait for the 2 weeks to pass. Hope he doesn’t bankrupt Jeopardy !!! :>) I think we are all just in ”awe”’ and he is sooo humble and I love his smile and wink!!!! “>)
Come back to Hawaii James and let me ‘renew’ yours & Melissa’s vows on the Big Island!!! Continue your winning streak,….. you have a HUGE following!!!! We respect you and love your sweet way!!!
He said his grandmother was from Japan, and his mother has a Japanese first and last name. So he is half-Japanese although he doesn’t look it. Someone asked if he was Native American. His brother has half-Japanese features.
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He said his grandmother was from Japan, and his mother has a Japanese first and last name. So he is half-Japanese although he doesn’t look it. Someone asked if he was Native American. His brother has half-Japanese features.