Biografie

It was Trebek's idea to include separate competitions for teenagers, seniors, and celebrities on Jeopardy! (1984).

Became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1998.

In 2001, Trebek shaved his mustache during the first few weeks of the 18th season of Jeopardy! (1984). He had the mustache for over 30 years.

Broke his leg on July 27, 2011 as he was chasing a female burglar who had broken into his San Francisco hotel room. Suspect was later apprehended by police.

When he married Jean Trebek (Jean Currivan), at the ceremony he gave his wedding vow as a joke on the Jeopardy! (1984) rule of phrasing an answer as a question by saying, "The answer is ... yes".

We are trying to entertain the audience. We happen to do it by enlightening and educating them. [January 10, 1988]

"I have learned quite a bit, but it's not like you know enough about the topics to lead a discussion at a cocktail party." - On the question if hosting the show has expanded his knowledge.

[When asked if he missed Bob Barker's final show in 2007]: I was doing some electrical work in an attic today.

We're trying to build a gentler, kinder society and if we all pitch in just a little bit, we'll get there.

[When asked if he had owned a single collection from the Jeopardy! (1984) set]: No. I don't take things from shows I've worked on. I'm not a souvenir hound, if you will. Years ago I made comments that I collected baseball caps. So people would send me baseball caps from all over the world. I had the most outlandish baseball caps. One cap had a little oil derrick on it from oil country. Or 'I survived Spacelab.'