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Who Is Scott Perry From The Jeopardy? His Wiki & Personal Life Details

Scott Perry is the new contestant on the long-running quiz show Jeopardy! He will appear on the 29th episode of the show on 9 February 2023.

In Thursday’s episode, he will compete alongside the previous day’s champion Dan Wohl, and Mira Hayward, a writer from Portland, Oregon.

Scott will demonstrate a trick he read online that involves a spring-powered toilet paper roll to mimic the signaling device on his debut on the show. He is eager to be the new champion on the show.

So, who is Scott Perry? Know jeopardy contestant which includes his age, wiki, education, married life, family, job, and facts.

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Scott Perry Age, Wiki & Bio

Perry is 52 years old now. He was born Jonathan Scott Perry on 23  September 1970.

A native of Florida, he spends his early life with his family there. However, he has not shared the details about his family.

Scott earned his double bachelor’s degree in History and Latin from Ohio University in 1992 Likewise, he earned his master’s degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1994. At the same university, he earned his Ph.D. in 1999.

The contestant has been following Jeopardy since an early age. He was 13 years old when he watched the first episode of the show in 1984. Furthermore, he has been seriously trying to get on the show since 2015

Back in 2020, Scott was involved in an accident in Florida. He was seriously injured and received treatment at Lakewood Ranch Memorial Hospital.

Scott Perry Family: Is He A Married Man?

Well, Scott seems to be a married man. However, he has not disclosed further about his wife and family members.

The 52-year-old does not seem to be active on social media platforms. Therefore there is no information about his personal life and family.

What Is Scott Perry’s Job?

Perry holds a job in the educational sector for more than a decade. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor at the University of South Florida. He has been serving in the positions for more than 10 years.

As per his bio, he has taught in numerous American and Canadian colleges, including Chapel Hill, Brevard College (N. Carolina), the University of Central Florida (Orlando), York University (Toronto), and the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus.

Scott published his first book The Roman Collegia: The Modern Evolution of an Ancient Concept in 2006. Moreover, he has written articles in several publications.