Who Is Henry Baer? Jeopardy Contestant Biography & Stats

Find out everything you need to know about Henry Baer, a Jeopardy Contestant appearing on Season 40 of the show airing on November 29, 2023!

Henry Baer Jeopardy Contestant Profile – Biography & Profession

Henry Baer is a Software Engineer from San Francisco, California.

NameHenry Baer
Location & ResidenceSan Francisco, California
Profession & JobsSoftware Engineer at Merge
Gender & SexMale
Age & Date of Birth
Nationality & EthnicityAmerican
Education & SchoolAcalanes High School (2014), Caltech (Degree in Computer Science)
Relationships & Family
Biography & More DetailsHenry Baer, an alumnus of Acalanes High School and Caltech, participated in Quiz Bowl from middle school through college. He applied for the “Jeopardy College Tournament” during his time at Caltech but was initially turned down, later becoming the first alternate. Baer, who works for a small company named Merge in San Francisco, was a contestant on “Jeopardy,” where he won two episodes and finished second in another, earning a total of $63,800. He prepared intensively for the show, studying past “Jeopardy” answers for about 14 hours a day. Baer notes that his Quiz Bowl experience was more relevant to “Jeopardy” than his academic learning at Caltech.

Henry Baer, a software engineer based in San Francisco, California, and working for Merge, has an impressive background. He graduated from Acalanes High School in 2014 and earned a degree in computer science from Caltech. Baer’s participation in Quiz Bowl since middle school played a significant role in his preparation for “Jeopardy.” He was a contestant on the show, where he won two episodes and came second in another, accumulating $63,800 in winnings. Baer’s preparation for “Jeopardy” was intense, involving studying past answers for about 14 hours a day. His experience on the show was unique, especially with the COVID-19 precautions and the limited interaction with the host, Alex Trebek. Post-show, Baer’s winnings are being saved, aligning with his focus on his new job at Merge. Additionally, his appearance on “Jeopardy” led to a surprising connection with a long-lost relative who reached out to him.

Henry Baer Jeopardy Results & Statistics

Looking to find out how Henry Baer did on Jeopardy tonight? Scroll down below to find out their final scores after each round as well as their competitor results!

Returning ChampionContestantContestant
Tuesday, 12 December 2023Gary Hollis
Roanoke, Virginia
Chemistry Professor

Winning Score: $20,812
Round 2 Score: $20,400
Round 1 Score: $3,800
Julia Markham Cameron
Brooklyn, New York
Attorney

Final Score: $1,600
Round 2 Score: $4,800
Round 1 Score: $4,400
Henry Baer
San Francisco, California
Software Engineer

Final Score: $10,834
Round 2 Score: $9,600
Round 1 Score: $4,800
Wednesday, 29 November 2023Rhone Talsma
Chicago, Illinois
Product Support Specialist

Final Score: $5,199
Round 2 Score: $10,600
Round 1 Score: $7,800
Nell Klugman
Brooklyn, New York
Museum Educator

Final Score: $3,599
Round 2 Score: $12,400
Round 1 Score: $2,400
Henry Baer
San Francisco, California
Software Engineer

Winning Score: $5,399
Round 2 Score: $8,000
Round 1 Score: $1,800

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