Who is William Chou? Jeopardy Contestant Biography & Stats

Find out everything you need to know about William Chou, a Jeopardy Contestant appearing on Season 40 of the show airing on October 20, 2023!

William Chou Jeopardy Contestant Profile – Biography & Profession

William Chou is a Foreign Policy Think-Tank Research Fellow from Cheverly, Maryland.

NameWilliam Chou, Ph.D.
Location & ResidenceCheverly, Maryland
Profession & JobsForeign Policy Think-Tank Research Fellow; Japan Chair Fellow at Hudson Institute; Previous roles at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Foundation and Institute, Clements Center for National Security, US Army, Smithsonian Institution, The University of Tokyo, Institute for Defense Analyses, Yale University, U.S. Department of State
Gender & SexMale
Age & Date of Birth
Nationality & EthnicityAmerican
Education & SchoolPh.D. in History from The Ohio State University; Bachelor of Arts in History from Yale University; Fulbright-Hays Fellowship at The University of Tokyo
Relationships & Family
Biography & More DetailsScholar and policy professional in Indo-Pacific security, trade, and technology. Writing a book on postwar Japanese commercial exports and US-Japan relations. Previously an analyst in defense planning, intelligence, and counter-terrorism. Former Jeopardy! champion.

William Chou, Ph.D., is a male Foreign Policy Think-Tank Research Fellow residing in Cheverly, Maryland. He is currently the Japan Chair Fellow at the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C., focusing on Indo-Pacific security, trade, and technology. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in History from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Yale University. He has also been a Fulbright-Hays Fellow at The University of Tokyo. Over the years, he has held various roles, including positions at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Foundation and Institute, the Clements Center for National Security, and the U.S. Army. A scholar and policy professional, he is writing a book on postwar Japanese commercial exports and US-Japan relations. He has also been a Jeopardy! champion.

William Chou Jeopardy Results & Statistics

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

Returning ChampionContestantContestant
Friday, 20 October 2023Dave Pai
Field Application Scientist
Originally Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Winning Score: $20,001
Round 2 Score: $13,200
Round 1 Score: $11,200
William Chou
Foreign Policy Think-Tank Research Fellow
Cheverly, Maryland

Final Score: $7,200
Round 2 Score: $3,600
Round 1 Score: $1,200
Kristin Hucek
Attorney
Washington, DC

Final Score: $2,500
Round 2 Score: $10,000
Round 1 Score: $4,200
Tuesday, 19 July 2022William Chou
Austin, Texas
Research Fellow
1 Day Winnings of $15,601

Final Score: $0
Round 2 Score: $14,600
Round 1 Score: $4,200
Matt Mierswa
River Edge, New Jersey
Attorney

Winning Score: $$29,201
Round 2 Score: $16,600
Round 1 Score: $9,400
Catherine Belling
Chicago, Illinois
Medical Humanities Professor

Final Score: $800
Round 2 Score: $400
Round 1 Score: -$400
Monday, 18 July 2022Emily Fiasco
Saint Louis, Missouri
Middle School Band Director
3 Day Winnings of $87,201

Final Score: $15,600
Round 2 Score: $7,800
Round 1 Score: $2,600
William Chou
Austin, Texas
Research Fellow

Winning Score: $15,601 (won tiebreaker)
Round 2 Score: $8,800
Round 1 Score: $400
Erica Weiner-Amachi
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4th Grade Teacher

Final Score: $15,601 (lost tiebreaker)
Round 2 Score: $11,600
Round 1 Score: $3,200

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